Education Research Group Grant
The Education Research Group Grant funds research that advances teaching, learning, and curriculum innovation in dental education, supported by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: January 14, 2026 | December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per grant; typically one award per calendar year.
Summary: Supports innovative research to improve teaching and learning in dental education, advancing educational practice and dissemination of effective methods.
Key Information: Applicants must be active members of the Education Research Group (ERG); only one grant awarded annually.
Description
This grant supports innovative educational research projects in dental education, aiming to foster the development and dissemination of effective teaching and learning activities. The program encourages high-quality studies that advance educational practice, curriculum design, competency evaluation, and the use of new technologies in dental education. Projects may address teaching and learning dynamics, program and outcomes evaluation, professional development, and related topics. The grant is intended to enhance both new and existing educational initiatives, facilitate collaborations, and share best practices with the wider dental education community. Awardees are expected to submit a brief report and present their findings at the IADR General Session.
