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

July 14, 2025 (Applications open) | October 22, 2025 (Applications close)

Monetary prize and certificate for winners; specific amounts vary by category.

Recognizes and supports outstanding research in geriatric oral health by students and investigators, with awards presented at the IADR General Session.

--- ## Description The Geriatric Oral Research Group (GORG) Awards, presented by the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR), are designed to foster and recognize excellence in research focused on oral health in aging populations. These awards encourage students, junior investigators, and academics to advance the understanding of geriatric oral health. Recipients are selected based on the significance, originality, and scientific rigor of their research, as well as the clarity and soundness of their conclusions, as presented in abstracts and poster presentations at the IADR General Session. Winners receive both a monetary prize and a certificate, with recognition at the GORG Annual Business Meeting. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: July 14, 2025 - Applications close: October 22, 2025 - Abstracts must be submitted by the IADR General Session deadline (October 22, 2025) for consideration. Awards are presented at the IADR General Session, held March 25-28, 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Each award includes a monetary prize and a certificate. - The exact prize amount may vary by award category and year. - Categories include: - Jonathan Ship Award (for dental or dental hygiene students) - Pre-doctoral Award (for those with oral health or related degrees, including junior faculty) - Post-doctoral Award (for PhD/post-docs and early-career faculty) --- ## Eligibility - Open to both IADR members and non-members. - Applicants must have conducted original research in geriatric oral health. - Research findings must be submitted as an abstract for poster presentation at the IADR GORG Awards session at the IADR meeting. - Applicants must present their poster in person at the meeting. - For abstracts with multiple authors, the presenting author (not necessarily the first author) must apply. - Applicants may only apply in one category per year. - Previous winners may not compete in the same category again but may compete in another if eligible. - No person may receive two IADR awards at the same meeting. ### Award Categories - **Jonathan Ship Award:** For dental or dental hygiene students who have not yet graduated. - **Pre-doctoral Award:** For candidates with an oral health or related degree (e.g., DHYG, DDS/DMD/BDS, MD) including junior faculty and academics. - **Post-doctoral Award:** For those pursuing or holding a PhD (or equivalent) or post-doctoral level, including early-career faculty (within 5 years of first appointment). --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for poster presentation at the IADR General Session, indicating: - Student status - Intent to compete for the IADR Geriatric Oral Research Awards (poster format only) - Request review by the Geriatric Oral Research Group - After abstract submission closes, eligible applicants will be contacted to provide additional documents (extended abstract, etc.). - Applicants must abide by IADR conditions, including in-person presentation at the meeting. - [Submit your abstract to apply](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) --- ## Additional Information - Award recipients are announced at the GORG Annual Business Meeting during the IADR General Session. - Judging is based on: - Importance of the research question (relevance to aging, disease, prevention, or treatment) - Originality and scientific design - Appropriateness of methods and analysis - Soundness of conclusions - Past recipients and more details are available on the [award webpage](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-geriatric-oral-research-awards). --- ## External Links - [GORG Awards Details & Application](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-geriatric-oral-research-awards) - [IADR General Session & Abstract Submission](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [About the Geriatric Oral Research Group](https://www.iadr.org/GOR) - [All IADR Awards & Grants](https://www.iadr.org/awards) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |----------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------| | IADR Member Services | memberservice@iadr.org | +1.703.548.0066 | [Contact IADR](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | | GORG Awards Chair (2025) | joke.duyck@uzleuven.be | — | — |

Geriatric Oral Research Group (GORG) Awards

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