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

October 2026 (abstract submission deadline, projected)

Up to two oral presentation awards of $500 each; one poster award of $300; all with certificates

Recognizes promising young researchers for excellence in clinical and translational oral health research through competitive presentations at the IADR General Session.

--- ## Description The award, established by the Clinical and Translational Study Network (CTSN) of the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR), aims to promote excellence in science among promising young researchers in clinical and translational oral health research. Winners are selected based on the scientific quality of their oral or poster presentations at the IADR General Session. The award highlights outstanding work and provides recipients with recognition and a monetary prize. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (abstract submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum of two oral presentation awards: $500 USD each (plus certificate) - One poster presentation award: $300 USD (plus certificate) - Awards are presented at the annual CTSN business meeting during the IADR General Session - The award committee reserves the right to withhold awards if submissions do not meet standards --- ## Eligibility - Must be a member of the Clinical and Translational Study Network (CTSN) by the application deadline - Eligible applicants include: - Dental (DDS, DMD) students - Graduate students (including residents in advanced dental or scientific training programs such as MS, PhD, or equivalent) - Postdoctoral fellows - Junior faculty within three years of academic appointment - Research must be in the field of clinical and translational oral health --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation at the annual IADR General Session - When submitting, select CTSN as the IADR Group/Network for review - Indicate your wish to be considered for the CTSN Outstanding Award during abstract submission - All abstracts meeting eligibility criteria are entered into the oral or poster competition --- ## Additional Information - The review process evaluates both the abstract (50%) and the presentation (50%) using the IADR abstract rating scale - Presentations are judged by reviewers during the General Session - Winners are notified before the completion of the IADR General Session and announced at the CTSN business meeting - No awards are given if there are no eligible or sufficiently high-quality submissions --- ## External Links - [IADR CTSN Outstanding Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-ctsn-outstanding-award) - [2026 IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------|------------------------------| | Zhenting Xiang (Award Coordinator) | [xiangzt@temple.edu](mailto:xiangzt@temple.edu) | | | | IADR Member Services | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | [Contact Form](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) |

IADR CTSN Outstanding Award

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