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

October 2026

1st Place: $5,000 + $3,000 travel stipend; 2nd Place: $3,000 + $3,000 travel stipend; $500 to each of 8 runners up

Recognizes and supports early-career researchers for original work in oral disease prevention or oral health promotion, with finalists presenting at the IADR General Session & Exhibition.

--- ## Description This award honors early-career investigators conducting original research in the areas of oral disease prevention or oral health promotion. Managed by the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and supported by Kenvue, the award aims to highlight research with significant public health potential and a clear plan for future work. Finalists are invited to present their findings at the IADR General Session & Exhibition, with winners selected based on scientific merit, presentation quality, and response to judges’ questions. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - 1st Place: $5,000 prize plus $3,000 travel stipend and plaque - 2nd Place: $3,000 prize plus $3,000 travel stipend and plaque - Eight runners up: $500 each --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be new investigators within 10 years of their first academic appointment. - Candidates must be current full members of IADR at the time of submission. - Research must have been initiated and conducted during the eligibility window. - Applicants must submit an abstract to the IADR General Session & Exhibition and meet all requirements for abstract acceptance (not previously presented or published, except for regional Lister competitions). - Applicants may not apply simultaneously for the IADR Hatton Awards Competition or other travel grants supporting travel to this General Session. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the IADR General Session & Exhibition by the anticipated deadline. - During abstract submission, self-select for the Joseph Lister Award by checking the appropriate box. - Ensure all eligibility requirements are met. - Abstracts will be reviewed by the Award Committee for originality and public health impact. - Ten finalists will be selected, representing global IADR regions. - Finalists will present their research in an oral format at the IADR General Session & Exhibition, with additional presentation to the general public as scheduled. --- ## Additional Information - Judging criteria: 40% verbal presentation, 40% Q&A, 20% scientific merit (including originality, clarity, public health impact, response to questions, and future research plan). - Finalists are notified in writing before the meeting. - Winners receive monetary prizes, travel stipends, and plaques. --- ## External Links - [Program & Award Details](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-joseph-lister-award-new-investigators) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards Overview](https://www.iadr.org/awards) - [IADR Membership Information](https://www.iadr.org/membership) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | More Info | |--------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | ---

IADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators

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