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

July 14, 2025 (Applications Open) | October 1, 2025 (Applications Close)

$1,500 travel support plus a commemorative plaque; one-time award

Recognizes IADR members for exceptional service to the Association, excluding those who have served as Board officers.

Self-nominations are accepted; award presented at IADR General Session.

--- ## Description This award honors individual members of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) who have demonstrated outstanding or sustained service to the Association. The recognition is specifically for members who have not served as officers of the IADR Board of Directors. The award consists of a commemorative plaque and $1,500 to assist with travel expenses to attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition, where the award is presented during the Opening Ceremonies. The recipient is selected by the IADR Honorary Membership Committee and approved by the IADR Board of Directors. The award is supported by J. Morita Corporation. --- ## Due Dates - Applications Open: July 14, 2025 - Applications Close: October 1, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - $1,500 to assist with travel expenses to attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition - Commemorative plaque - Award is presented once per year to a single recipient --- ## Eligibility - Must be an individual member of IADR. - Recognizes those who have made significant contributions to IADR but have **not** served as officers on the IADR Board of Directors. - Self-nominations are accepted. - Recipient is selected by the IADR Honorary Membership Committee and approved by the IADR Board of Directors. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [IADR Awards Submission System](https://iadr.awardsandgrants.com/). - Applicants must create an account if they do not already have one. - Both nominations and self-nominations are accepted. - The award recipient will be notified and recognized at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by J. Morita Corporation. - Previous recipients include prominent researchers and contributors to the dental, oral, and craniofacial research community. - The award is intended to highlight service and contributions to IADR rather than research achievements or leadership roles as Board officers. --- ## External Links - [IADR Distinguished Service Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-distinguished-service-award) - [IADR Awards Submission System](https://iadr.awardsandgrants.com/) - [IADR Privacy Policy & Terms](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) - [About IADR](https://www.iadr.org/about-iadr) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | For general inquiries: [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us)

IADR Distinguished Service Award

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