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

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Recognition only; recipients receive a plaque and honorary membership.

Recognizes non-members who have made significant contributions or shown outstanding support for dental, oral, and craniofacial research.

--- ## Description This honor is awarded by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) to non-members who have made significant contributions to or demonstrated outstanding support for dental, oral, and craniofacial research. Recipients are selected based on the impact and importance of their work in advancing the field, regardless of their formal membership status. The recognition includes a plaque and honorary membership, as outlined in the AADOCR Constitution and Bylaws. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorary award; recipients receive a recognition plaque and honorary membership. No monetary prize is provided. --- ## Eligibility - Open exclusively to non-members of AADOCR. - Candidates must have made significant contributions to or shown outstanding support for dental, oral, or craniofacial research. - Current or past AADOCR members are not eligible. - Nominations are evaluated based on the impact and importance of the nominee's contributions, as defined by the AADOCR Constitution and Bylaws. --- ## Application Process - Candidates must be nominated (self-nominations are not accepted). - Nominations are reviewed and selected by AADOCR’s awards committee. - Documentation required may include a nomination letter outlining the candidate’s contributions and supporting materials as specified by AADOCR. - Refer to the [AADOCR Constitution and Bylaws](https://www.aadocr.org/aadocr-constitution-and-bylaws) for details on nomination and selection procedures. --- ## Additional Information - This is a prestigious recognition within the dental research community, with past recipients including prominent scientists, policymakers, and advocates. - The award does not confer any financial benefit but highlights the recipient’s impact on the field. --- ## External Links - [AADOCR Honorary Membership Award Page](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-honorary-membership) - [AADOCR Constitution and Bylaws](https://www.aadocr.org/aadocr-constitution-and-bylaws) - [AADOCR Contact Page](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships & Grants| [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | ---

Honorary Membership - American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

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