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

July 14, 2025 (Applications Open) | October 22, 2025 (Applications Close)

$2,500 travel award for one recipient to attend the annual IADR scientific meeting.

Supports researchers in cariology from lower middle income or below countries to attend the IADR annual meeting and present their work.

--- ## Description This award, established by the Cariology Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), is designed to promote attendance at the annual IADR scientific meeting by students and faculty worldwide who are engaged in cariology, dental erosion, and related research. The primary goal is to foster global collaboration and knowledge exchange in cariology, with a particular focus on supporting researchers affiliated with institutions in countries classified as lower middle income or below by the World Bank. The award encourages the dissemination of innovative research and supports the professional development of researchers in the cariology community. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: July 14, 2025 - Applications close: October 22, 2025 (coincides with the IADR abstract submission deadline) - The award supports attendance at the 2026 IADR General Session & Exhibition, March 25–28, 2026, in San Diego, CA, USA. --- ## Funding Amount - One award of $2,500 is available each year. - The funds are provided as a contribution to the cost of attending the annual IADR scientific meeting. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a researcher (student, postdoc, or faculty) working in the field of cariology, erosion, or closely related subjects. - Be affiliated with an institution in a country designated as lower middle income or below according to the [World Bank classification](http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups#Low_income). - Be an IADR member and a member of the IADR Cariology Research Group. - Submit an abstract for oral presentation at the annual IADR scientific meeting, selecting the Cariology Research Group for review and indicating interest in this award under “Competitions.” - Be the presenting author of the submitted abstract. - Not have received this award previously. --- ## Application Process 1. Prepare and submit an abstract for oral presentation at the IADR annual scientific meeting, selecting the Cariology Research Group and indicating wish to be considered for this award. 2. Compile the following documents into a single PDF: - The submitted abstract - Curriculum vitae - Letter of recommendation from a fellow IADR member - Two-page summary of the research to be presented - One-page description of current position and research activities 3. Email the PDF to the award contact listed below. 4. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by members of the Cariology Research Group. Selection is based on eligibility, relevance, innovation, clarity, methodology, and overall quality of the abstract. --- ## Additional Information - Registration for the IADR meeting is required to qualify for the award. - The awardee is expected to attend the general IADR meeting and related Cariology Research Group activities, including the annual business meeting where the award will be announced. - The awardee must acknowledge receipt of the award in their presentation and any resulting publications. - The IADR Cariology Group reserves the right not to make an award if no suitable applications are received. --- ## External Links - [IADR Cariology Research Group Travel Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-cariology-research-group-travel-award) - [IADR Cariology Research Group](https://www.iadr.org/CAR) - [2026 IADR General Session & Exhibition](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [World Bank Country Classifications](http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups#Low_income) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | More Info | |-------------------|----------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Dr. Aylin Baysan | Award Contact | [a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk](mailto:a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk) | [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | ---

IADR Cariology Research Group Travel Award

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