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

March 15, 2025 (Applications open) | December 17, 2025 (Applications close)

National recognition, award plaque, and invited speaking role at the AADOCR Annual Meeting.

Recognizes outstanding faculty mentors in dental research, honoring their contributions to student research and education.

--- ## Description This award provides national recognition to faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional mentorship in dental research, significantly impacting student research and the activities of their local Student Research Group (SRG). The honoree receives a commemorative plaque and is invited as a guest speaker at the SRG Faculty Advisors’/SRG Presidents' event during the AADOCR Annual Meeting. The initiative aims to celebrate faculty dedication to guiding students, fostering research, and advancing dental education. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: March 15, 2025 - Applications close: December 17, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of: - A formal plaque recognizing the recipient's achievements. - An invitation to serve as the guest speaker at the annual SRG Faculty Advisors’/SRG Presidents' event during the AADOCR Annual Meeting. - No direct monetary grant is provided. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must not have received the Mentor Award in the past 10 years. - Nominee must be a faculty member at the nominating students’ dental school. - Nominee must be a current member of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) or AADOCR. - Nominee should have experience in research and a demonstrated commitment to supporting student research. - Nominations must be signed by three students (pre-dental, D.M.D./D.D.S., Ph.D., dual degree, or post-doctoral) who are IADR/AADOCR members. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a nomination package including: - The mentor’s name. - A typed essay (½ to 1 page) addressing: - The nominee’s impact on student research and the local SRG. - How the nominee motivates and teaches students, with at least three examples. - A brief background of the nominee’s teaching career. - Current ongoing projects of the nominee. - The application must be signed and dated by three eligible students. - Submit nominations via email to [nsrg@aadocr.org](mailto:nsrg@aadocr.org). - Nominations are considered for two years. --- ## Additional Information - The award is highly competitive and intended to recognize as many mentors as possible over time. - Past recipients within the last 10 years are not eligible. - See the [program page](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-student-research-group-mentor-award) for a list of previous winners and further details. --- ## External Links - [AADOCR Student Research Group Mentor Award Program Page](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-student-research-group-mentor-award) - [AADOCR Main Website](https://www.aadocr.org) - [IADR/AADOCR Membership Information](https://www.iadr.org/membership) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------|-----------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [nsrg@aadocr.org](mailto:nsrg@aadocr.org) | | AADOCR Office | +1.703.548.0066 | | Contact Form | [AADOCR Contact Page](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) |

AADOCR Student Research Group Mentor Award

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