AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award - American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Supports early-career dentist-scientists in conducting innovative research in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology to advance independent academic careers.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000; one award per year; funds must support research, training, or career development
Summary: Supports early-career dentist-scientists in advancing independent research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; award made to institution; tenured faculty are not eligible.
Description
This award aims to foster the academic and scientific development of early-stage dentist-scientists, with a focus on post-doctoral scholars and pre-tenure faculty. The funding is intended to help recipients advance their research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology by supporting research activities, building research infrastructure, completing projects, or preparing findings for publication. Selection emphasizes scholarly excellence, project originality, commitment to a research career, and demonstrated ability to overcome challenges in academia. The program is supported by the SCADA Board of Directors and AADOCR.
