[International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research](https://www.iadr.org)

October 2026

Faculty Award: $600 | Student Award: $400 | One award each per year

Recognizes outstanding student and faculty presentations in dental education research at the IADR annual meeting.

Must be an ERG member and submit an abstract to the IADR General Session to compete.

--- ## Description The Education Research Group (ERG) Best Presentation Awards honor exceptional oral or poster presentations in education-related research presented at the International Association for Dental, Oral, Craniofacial Research (IADR) Annual General Session and Exhibition. Separate awards are provided for the best student and faculty presentations, with the goal of encouraging impactful educational research in dental, oral, and craniofacial fields. Presentations are judged by ERG members on research quality, educational significance, and clarity. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected): Applications closed / abstract submission deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Faculty Award: $600 (one award annually) - Student Award: $400 (one award annually) Awards are made only if presentations demonstrate sufficient merit as judged by the ERG panel. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current members of the Education Research Group (ERG) of IADR. - Open to: - Students (undergraduate or postgraduate) who are the primary contributor and presenter. - Faculty members who are the primary contributor and presenter. - ERG officers and executive committee members are not eligible. - Research must focus on education in dental, oral, or craniofacial fields. - Presentations must be submitted as abstracts (oral or poster) to the IADR General Session through the official submission process. - Candidates must indicate their interest in the competition by checking the relevant box during abstract submission. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation to the IADR General Session via the [official abstract submission portal](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags). - During submission, check the box indicating interest in the ERG Best Presentation Awards competition. - Ensure compliance with all IADR call for abstracts guidelines. - If selected, present your research at the ERG session during the annual meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Judging Criteria: - Research design and appropriateness - Analysis techniques and correctness - Conclusions supported by results - Educational significance and applicability - Clarity of presentation and communication - Awards are only given if the panel determines the presentation meets the required standard of merit. --- ## External Links - [ERG Best Presentation Awards Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/iadr-education-research-group-best-presentation-awards) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition (Event Info & Abstract Submission)](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards & Funding Opportunities](https://www.iadr.org/awards?_page=5&keywords=&_limit=10&type=83,82,81,79,77&applicant=47&affiliation=50) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Organization | |-------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------|--------------| | Laura Gartshore | ERG President | lauramg@liverpool.ac.uk | IADR | | Member Services | General Inquiries | memberservice@iadr.org | IADR | | IADR Main Office | General Inquiries | +1.703.548.0066 | IADR | | | | [Contact Form](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | IADR |

Education Research Group Best Presentation Awards

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