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

October 2026 (Abstract/application submission deadline; Applications Closed: Oct 27, 2025) (projected)

$500 cash award plus plaque; recognition at IADR annual meeting

Recognizes outstanding student research in digital dentistry, judged on submitted abstracts at the IADR annual scientific meeting.

--- ## Description This award supports and recognizes high-quality research by students in the field of digital dentistry, presented at the annual IADR General Session. Applicants submit abstracts for peer review, with the most meritorious research judged by both lead reviewers and an award committee. The award aims to encourage innovation, academic merit, and impactful research among emerging scholars in digital dentistry. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected): Abstract/application submission deadline (Applications Closed: Oct 27, 2025, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $500 cash award - Plaque - Formal recognition at the IADR annual meeting --- ## Eligibility - Must be a full-time or part-time university student. - Must be a member of IADR or have made a bona fide application to join at the time of submission. - Must have an accepted abstract for 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 the award during abstract submission. - Abstracts authored by members of the Digital Dentistry Research Network Executive Committee are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for presentation at the IADR General Session, selecting "Digital Dentistry Network" as the review group and the relevant award during submission. - Abstracts undergo a two-step review: initial scoring by abstract reviewers, followed by selection by the award committee. - Only abstracts rated as “Exceptional” or “Exceeds Standards” by reviewers are considered for the award. - Up to three awardees may be selected, based on academic merit, impact, presentation quality, and originality. - Awardees are notified two weeks before the annual business meeting of the Digital Dentistry Research Network. --- ## Additional Information - The Digital Dentistry Research Network reserves the right not to make an award if submissions do not meet the required standard. - Notification of results occurs at the end of the IADR General Session. --- ## External Links - [Award Details & Application Page](https://www.iadr.org/iadr-digital-dentistry-research-network-student-research-award) - [IADR Annual Meeting Information](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 | Name | Email | Organization | |--------------|----------------------------|--------------| | Dr. Walter Lam | [retlaw@hku.hk](mailto:retlaw@hku.hk) | IADR Digital Dentistry Research Network | | IADR Member Services | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | IADR | ---

IADR Digital Dentistry Research Network Student Research Award

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