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

October 2026 (abstract/application deadline; projected)

$500 cash prize plus plaque; up to three awards annually

Recognizes exceptional student research in digital dentistry presented at the IADR annual meeting, based on academic merit and originality.

--- ## Description This award supports and recognizes outstanding student research in the field of digital dentistry, showcased at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) annual scientific meeting. The program aims to promote high-quality research by young investigators, with evaluation based on academic merit, potential impact, professionalism, and originality of submitted abstracts. Up to three student researchers may be recognized each year, with the final selection made by a committee of current or past executive committee members of the Digital Dentistry Research Network. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected abstract submission deadline for the IADR Digital Dentistry Research Network Student Research Award) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $500 cash prize per awardee - Commemorative plaque - Up to three awards may be given each year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full-time or part-time university students. - Must be a current member of IADR or have a bona fide application for membership at the time of submission. - Submission of an abstract accepted for presentation at the IADR General Session in the field of digital dentistry. - The presenting author must select the Digital Dentistry Network as the review group and indicate interest in this award during abstract submission. - Abstracts authored by members of the Executive Committee are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for presentation at the IADR General Session, selecting the Digital Dentistry Network for review. - During submission, indicate that you wish to be considered for the Digital Dentistry Research Network Student Research Award. - Ensure all eligibility criteria are met at the time of abstract submission. - Abstracts are reviewed in a two-step process: initial scoring by reviewers, followed by final selection by the Award Committee. - Awardees will be notified approximately two weeks before the Digital Dentistry Research Network’s annual business meeting. --- ## Additional Information - The Award Committee may select up to three awardees annually but reserves the right not to grant any awards if submissions do not meet the required standards. - Previous winners and additional details can be found on the program page. - Notification of results occurs at the end of the IADR General Session. --- ## External Links - [Program & Award Details](https://www.iadr.org/iadr-digital-dentistry-research-network-student-research-award) - [IADR General Session Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Membership](https://www.iadr.org/membership) - [Abstract Submission Portal](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Organization | |-----------------|---------------------------|--------------| | Dr. Walter Lam | [retlaw@hku.hk](mailto:retlaw@hku.hk) | IADR Digital Dentistry Research Network | - General inquiries: [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) - Phone: +1.703.548.0066 - Email: memberservice@iadr.org ---

IADR Digital Dentistry Research Network Student Research Award

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