IADR Hatton Competition
The IADR Hatton Competition honors outstanding junior and senior researchers in dental, oral, and craniofacial science for excellence and innovation through oral presentations at the IADR General Session.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: August 3, 2026: Applications open (IADR Hatton Competition) | January 26, 2027: Applications closed / Abstract submission deadline (IADR Hatton Competition)
Funding Amounts: Six winners receive $1,600 (first prize) or $800 (second prize) plus trophies; all participants receive prepaid meeting registration, 4 nights hotel, and $1,000 travel stipend.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding junior and senior dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers with presentation opportunities, monetary prizes, and travel support at the IADR General Session.
Description
The IADR Hatton Competition provides an international platform for junior and senior investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial research to present their work at the annual IADR General Session. The competition is designed to recognize research excellence, originality, and communication skills through oral presentations. Participants are selected via local competitions held by IADR Divisions or Sections, and compete in junior and senior categories (with senior further divided into clinical/pre-clinical and basic science research). Winners receive monetary awards and trophies, while all competitors are supported with travel and registration benefits.
