IADR Colgate Research in Prevention Travel Awards
Supports new investigators presenting original preventive research in oral health at the IADR General Session, with a focus on advancing strategies for oral disease prevention.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Applications open) | January 26, 2027 (Applications close / Abstract submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 travel award per recipient; six awards granted annually (one per IADR region, plus one additional by merit/region)
Summary: Supports new investigators presenting original research in oral disease prevention at the IADR General Session.
Key Information: Applicants must be IADR members within 10 years of their terminal degree and may only receive the award once.
Description
This award supports new investigators who are conducting original research with a preventive component related to oral diseases. The funding enables recipients to attend and present their work at the IADR General Session, fostering international collaboration and dissemination of preventive research in dental and oral health. Eligible research topics include prevention of caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, xerostomia, oral cancer, or systemic diseases with oral health as a contributory factor. Projects may focus on preventive agents, programs, or community initiatives, provided outcomes are measured and prevention benefits are clearly articulated.
