[American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research](https://www.aadocr.org)

July 14, 2025 (Applications Open) | October 1, 2025 (Applications Close)

$1,000 and a plaque; one-time recognition award.

Recognizes exceptional mentors who foster research training and career development in dental, oral, and craniofacial research.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting the research training and career development of students, trainees, and junior faculty in the dental, oral, and craniofacial research community. The award provides national recognition to mentors at any career stage who have a sustained record of exemplary mentorship and have significantly contributed to nurturing the next generation of researchers. --- ## Due Dates - Applications Open: July 14, 2025 - Applications Close: October 1, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of a $1,000 monetary prize and a commemorative plaque. - Presented at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition. - This is a recognition award; no direct research funding is provided. --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be members of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR). - Candidates should be experienced researchers with a demonstrated record of mentoring students, trainees, and/or junior faculty. - Self-nominations are permitted. - Nominations remain active in the nominee pool for 5 years. --- ## Application Process - Submit a nomination letter detailing the candidate's mentoring accomplishments and justification for recognition. - Include: - A list of current and former mentees (noting thesis/dissertation committee roles and involvement level). - Current positions/titles of mentees. - A list of abstracts, papers, book chapters, and books co-authored with mentees. - An abbreviated curriculum vitae (maximum 10 pages). - All materials are reviewed by the AADOCR Distinguished Scientist Award Committee. - [Apply online](https://iadr.awardsandgrants.com/login). --- ## Additional Information - Previous winners include prominent mentors from leading research institutions. - Being recognized by this award can enhance a mentor's professional standing within the dental, oral, and craniofacial research community. --- ## External Links - [Award Information & Application Instructions](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-irwin-d-mandel-distinguished-mentoring-award) - [AADOCR Main Website](https://www.aadocr.org) - [Apply Now](https://iadr.awardsandgrants.com/login) - [AADOCR Privacy Policy](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants| [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | ---

AADOCR Irwin D. Mandel Distinguished Mentoring Award

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