AADOCR Hatton Competition
The AADOCR Hatton Competition honors outstanding early-career dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers through a scientific presentation contest hosted by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 26, 2026 (Applications Closed / Abstract Submission Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 (first place, each category) | $500 (second place, each category) | One-time award; recognition and advancement to IADR Hatton Competition
Summary: Recognizes outstanding early-career dental researchers through an oral presentation competition, with winners advancing to compete internationally.
Key Information: Applicants must be AADOCR members and cannot have previously won in their category.
Description
The AADOCR Hatton Competition is a prestigious research contest for junior investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial sciences. Hosted by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), the competition provides a platform for early-career researchers to present original research at the AADOCR Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Winners from three eligibility categories (Junior, Senior, Post-doctoral) receive monetary prizes and the opportunity to represent AADOCR at the international IADR Hatton Awards and Competition. The program emphasizes mentorship, scientific rigor, and career development for emerging leaders in dental research.
