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

October 2026

$500 prize; up to three awards annually

Recognizes outstanding research in cariology, erosion, or related subjects presented at the annual IADR scientific meeting.

--- ## Description This award promotes excellence in scientific research in cariology, erosion, and related fields by recognizing up to three outstanding abstracts presented at the annual International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) scientific meeting. Abstracts undergo a rigorous, multi-stage peer review process, with awardees selected based on scientific merit. The goal is to encourage advancements and foster high-quality research within the cariology community. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected): Abstract submission/application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $500 prize per awardee - Up to three awards may be given annually --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers submitting abstracts in the fields of cariology, erosion, or related subjects. - Abstract must be submitted for presentation at the annual IADR scientific meeting. - During abstract submission, applicants must: - Select the Cariology Research Group (CRG) as the reviewing group. - Indicate interest in the Cariology Research Group Science Award from the list of IADR Group Awards. - Abstracts authored by members of the CRG Executive Committee are not eligible. - The presenting author of a winning abstract is expected to attend the annual meeting and CRG-related activities. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for presentation at the annual IADR scientific meeting via the official submission portal ([see program page](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags)). - During submission, select the CRG as the reviewing group and opt-in for the award. - All eligible abstracts are entered into the competition; no separate application is required. - Abstracts are initially reviewed and scored by CRG Abstract Reviewers and Lead Reviewers. - Only abstracts rated as ‘1-Exceptional’ by at least one reviewer proceed for final consideration. - The Award Committee selects up to three winning abstracts. - Awardees are notified approximately two weeks before the CRG annual business meeting. --- ## Additional Information - The CRG reserves the right not to give any awards if submissions do not meet the required standard. - The award is typically announced at the CRG annual business meeting during the IADR meeting. - Past recipients have come from diverse international institutions. --- ## External Links - [IADR Cariology Research Group Science Award Details](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-cariology-research-group-science-award) - [2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition Program](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards?_page=5&keywords=&_limit=10&type=83,82,81,79,77&applicant=47&affiliation=50) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Additional Info | |-------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Dr. Aylin Baysan | [a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk](mailto:a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk) | Award contact | | IADR Membership | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | General inquiries | | IADR Main Office | +1.703.548.0066 | [Contact page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | ---

IADR Cariology Research Group Science Award

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