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

October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$10,000 per award; one fellowship awarded annually; funds must primarily support research activities.

Supports early-career dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers in advancing research and professional development.

--- ## Description This fellowship is designed to support dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers at the early stages of their careers, specifically at the faculty level. The program aims to assist new faculty in generating preliminary data, obtaining research training, or engaging in professional development activities such as attending conferences, presenting research, or establishing external mentorship or collaboration. The $10,000 award can be used for research supplies, equipment, software, research subject compensation, salary support, and travel related to professional development, with the majority of funds intended for research activities. Recipients are expected to submit a report within 12 months detailing progress achieved as a result of the fellowship. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One fellowship of $10,000 is awarded annually. - Funds are primarily for research activities but may also support travel for professional development. - No indirect costs (F&A) are allowed. - The award is made to the recipient’s institution (if applicable). --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a member of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) at the time of application. - Be within 10 years of their last professional degree. - Hold a DDS/DMD and/or Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree. - Hold an appointment at the post-doctoral, instructor, assistant professor level, or equivalent at an accredited dental school or academic research center in the United States. - Demonstrate a commitment to a research career and academic promise (evaluated via CV, project proposal, and supervisor/department head letter). - Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (as defined by specific socioeconomic or educational criteria) are encouraged to apply. - Applicants may apply multiple times while eligible but may only receive the award once. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit: - Letter of support from the research supervisor or department chair (max 1 page) - Outline of the candidate’s career plan, including career development and impact of the fellowship (max 4 pages, 11 pt. font) - Project description (max 2 pages, excluding references) detailing hypothesis, methodology, publication/presentation plans, and timeline - Personal statement (max 2 pages) explaining why the candidate should be considered - CV or biosketch (max 5 pages) - Budget and justification for use of the $10,000 (no indirect costs allowed) Applications are submitted via the [AADOCR grants portal](https://iadr.awardsandgrants.com/). --- ## Additional Information - Award recipients must submit a progress report within 12 months of receiving the fellowship. - Selection is made by the AADOCR Fellowships Committee and approved by the AADOCR Board of Directors. - The recipient is formally announced at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition. - The majority of the award should support research activities; a portion may be used for travel and professional development. --- ## External Links - [Program page: AADOCR P&G New Faculty Research Fellowship](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-pg-new-faculty-research-fellowship) - [AADOCR grants portal (application site)](https://iadr.awardsandgrants.com/) - [AADOCR contact page](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) - [AADOCR privacy policy](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, Grants| [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | ---

New Faculty Research Fellowship - American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

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