AADOCR Student Research Day Award
This award honors the best student research presentation in dental, oral, and craniofacial science at university research days, supporting the winner’s attendance at a major AADOCR scientific meeting.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Institution application submission deadline prior to university research day competition)
Funding Amounts: $500 travel stipend + prepaid meeting registration for the winning student; one award per institution per year.
Summary: Recognizes the best student presentation at a university research day in dental, oral, and craniofacial research, supporting the winner’s attendance at a major AADOCR meeting.
Key Information: Only institutions (not students) may apply; institution must be an AADOCR Institutional Section member.
Description
This award recognizes the best student presentation at an academic institution’s research day in the field of dental, oral, and craniofacial research. The winning student, determined by the institution’s judging committee, receives a $500 travel stipend and prepaid registration to attend the next AADOCR Annual Meeting or IADR/AADOCR General Session. The purpose is to encourage student engagement in research and support their participation in major scientific meetings.
Institutions must submit an application prior to their research day competition. Once the winner is selected, the institution provides the winner’s information to AADOCR, which then arranges for the travel stipend and meeting registration. Each institution is eligible for this award once per year.
