AADOCR Hatton Competition
The AADOCR Hatton Competition honors junior researchers in dental, oral, and craniofacial science through a rigorous oral presentation contest, with top winners advancing to the international IADR Hatton Awards.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 26, 2026 (Abstract submission & application deadline for AADOCR Hatton Competition)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 (first place, each category) | $500 (second place, each category); one-time monetary prize and plaque
Summary: Recognizes outstanding junior dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers through a competitive oral presentation contest, with top winners advancing to the international IADR Hatton Awards.
Key Information: Applicants must be AADOCR members and cannot have previously won in their chosen category.
Description
The AADOCR Hatton Competition is an annual oral presentation contest held at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) Annual Meeting & Exhibition. It is designed to identify and honor junior investigators—including junior, senior, and post-doctoral researchers—who demonstrate strong potential for productive careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. Entrants submit abstracts, which are reviewed blindly, and the top 27 are selected to submit extended abstracts and compete in oral presentations. Winners receive monetary prizes and plaques, and the top six go on to represent AADOCR at the international IADR Hatton Awards and Competition.
