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

October 2026

Certificate of recognition; no monetary award

Recognizes outstanding dental laser research by early-career investigators presenting at the IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group session.

Award is non-monetary; abstract must be accepted for presentation in the specific group session.

--- ## Description This award honors innovative research in dental laser science by promising young investigators. The recognition is given to the best dental laser-related research abstract presented during the IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group session at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. The winner is selected by a sub-committee based on scientific merit, innovation, research methodology, and relevance of the presented abstract. The award consists of a certificate of recognition, presented at the group's general assembly. --- ## 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 - Certificate of recognition only; no monetary funding is provided. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be members of both the IADR and the IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group, or have bona fide applications to join at the time of application. - Must be within 10 years of completing a terminal degree (PhD, DDS, DMD, MD, etc.) as of the submission deadline. - The submitted abstract must be accepted for presentation in the IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group session at the IADR General Session. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the IADR General Session & Exhibition, selecting the Lasers & Biophotonics Group session as your presentation category. - Ensure membership (or pending application) in both IADR and the Lasers & Biophotonics Group at the time of submission. - The award committee will select the winner based on the abstract's scientific merit, innovation, research methodology, and relevance. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the general assembly of the IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group during the IADR General Session. - Previous recipients and further details are available on the award program page. --- ## External Links - [IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group Young Investigator Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/iadr-lasers-bio-photonics-group-young-investigator-award) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Membership Information](https://www.iadr.org/membership) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Organization | |---------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------|--------------| | Dr. Praveen Arany | LBP Group President| [prarany@buffalo.edu](mailto:prarany@buffalo.edu) | IADR Lasers & Biophotonics Group | | IADR Member Service | General Inquiries | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | IADR | ---

IADR Lasers & Bio-photonics Group Young Investigator Award

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