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

January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)

Up to $2,500 per project; typically one award annually; 50% disbursed at award, 50% upon final report.

Supports research advancing effective learning and teaching in dental education, with emphasis on innovation and dissemination of best practices.

--- ## Description This grant supports research projects that promote or disseminate effective learning and teaching activities in dental education. The program encourages high-quality educational research, feasibility studies in innovative or emerging areas, collaborations to enhance educational projects, and the sharing of best practices within the dental education community. Topics of interest include educational practice, teaching and learning dynamics, curriculum and program evaluation, competency evaluation, applications of new technologies and methodologies, and issues related to licensing, certification, and continuing professional development. The goal is to foster scholarship and innovation in dental education through impactful research initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Full application submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $2,500 USD per project. - Typically, only one grant is awarded per year. - Disbursement: 50% upon award acceptance, 50% upon submission of the final report and supporting documentation. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be active members of the Education Research Group (ERG) within IADR. - Members of the ERG Research Grant Committee and specially appointed reviewers are not eligible. - All ERG membership dues must be paid and current at the time of application. - Both individual and collaborative proposals are accepted. - Successful applicants must present their findings at the IADR General Session and acknowledge funding in resulting publications. --- ## Application Process 1. **Expression of Interest**: Contact ERG officers with the working title, brief project description, partner details (if applicable), project duration, and ERG membership declaration. 2. **Application Form**: Download and complete the [official application form](https://www.iadr.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/IADR%20ERG%20Research%20Grant%20Proposal%20Form%20March%202025%20version.docx). 3. **Submission**: Send the completed application to any ERG Officer (President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer). 4. **Review Process**: - Applications are reviewed for eligibility and assigned to at least two reviewers. - Scoring is based on criteria such as project significance, feasibility, and budget justification. - Top-scoring applications are discussed in a review panel for consensus. - One application is selected for funding per cycle. 5. **Notification**: Applicants are notified of the decision; feedback may be provided at ERG’s discretion. 6. **Reporting**: Awardees must submit a progress update at 6 months and a final report at project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Ethical approval may be required before project commencement, depending on the study. - Awardees must provide a brief report and present at the IADR General Session. - Funding is contingent on compliance with reporting and ethical requirements. - Past recipients and details are available on the program page. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (IADR ERG Grant)](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-education-research-group-grant) - [Application Form (DOCX)](https://www.iadr.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/IADR%20ERG%20Research%20Grant%20Proposal%20Form%20March%202025%20version.docx) - [Evaluation Criteria](https://www.iadr.org/media/4208) - [ERG Officers Contact Page](https://my.iadr.org/committeeroster?id=a0O4x000002bMEv&_gl=1*648v5f*_ga*MTY2MjEwMzU2LjE2OTU3MzExODI.*_ga_1LRD8JH5EM*czE3NjA1MzkwMzMkbzI2JGcxJHQxNzYwNTM5NTEyJGo1MyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_DG1MMR0V3P*czE3NjA1MzkwMzMkbzI2JGcxJHQxNzYwNTM5NTEyJGo1MyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_L1QNB8JRES*czE3NjA1MzkwMzMkbzI2JGcxJHQxNzYwNTM5NTEyJGo1MyRsMCRoMA) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |---------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------| | Laura Gartshore | ERG President | [lauramg@liverpool.ac.uk](mailto:lauramg@liverpool.ac.uk) | | IADR Membership | General Inquiries | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | | IADR Main Office | General Inquiries | +1.703.548.0066 | | IADR Contact Page | | [Contact Form](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) |

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