IADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators
The IADR Joseph Lister Award honors early-career researchers for original, impactful research in oral disease prevention or health promotion, with finalists presenting at the IADR General Session.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: January 26, 2027
Funding Amounts: 1st Place: $5,000 + $3,000 travel stipend; 2nd Place: $3,000 + $3,000 travel stipend; $500 to each of 8 runners-up
Summary: Recognizes outstanding original research in oral disease prevention or health promotion by early-career dental researchers.
Key Information: Abstract submission to the IADR General Session is required for entry; applicants may not apply for the Hatton Award or other travel grants to the same meeting.
Description
The IADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators, managed by the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and supported by Kenvue, honors early-career researchers for original work in oral disease prevention or oral health promotion. The competition is structured around the IADR General Session & Exhibition: eligible applicants submit an abstract for this event and, if selected as finalists, present their research in an oral session to a judging committee. Judging criteria emphasize originality, clarity, public health impact, quality of presentation, and future research potential.
