The IADR Pediatric Oral Health Research Award honors outstanding, original research on children's oral health presented at the IADR General Session & Exhibition.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: January 26, 2027 (Abstract submission deadline / final application; coincides with IADR General Session abstract deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 cash prize + award certificate; one-time award
Summary: Recognizes excellence in pediatric oral health research presented at the IADR General Session & Exhibition.
Key Information: Requires membership in IADR, the Pediatric Oral Health Research Group, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
This award, established by the Pediatric Oral Health Research Group of the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR), promotes and acknowledges excellence in research focused on the oral health of children and adolescents. The award is presented to pediatric dentists, clinicians, and academicians who demonstrate outstanding research, as evidenced by abstract submission and presentation (oral or poster) at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. Selection is based on the quality and impact of the research, with finalists evaluated by a panel from the Pediatric Oral Health Research Group's Executive Committee. The winner receives a $1,000 prize and an award certificate.