AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award
Supports early-career dentist-scientists in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology to advance research projects, infrastructure, or publications and foster academic career development.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; one award per year; funds must be used for research, infrastructure, or career development.
Summary: Supports early-stage dentist-scientists in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology to advance research careers.
Key Information: Only postdoctoral scholars, instructors, or pre-tenure faculty are eligible; tenured faculty are not eligible.
Description
This award is intended to foster the academic and scientific development of early-stage dentist-scientists, especially alumni of the SCADA Program, by providing financial support to help establish research infrastructure, complete research projects, or prepare research for publication. The overarching goal is to increase the number of successfully funded dentist-scientists in higher academic ranks within dental, oral, and craniofacial biology. The recipient must submit a report within 12 months detailing the progress achieved as a result of the award.
