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

July 14, 2025 (Applications Open) | October 22, 2025 (Applications Close)

Up to four awards of $1,000 each for travel to the IADR General Session & Exhibition

Annual travel awards for early career researchers and students in oral microbiology and immunology to support attendance at the IADR General Session.

--- ## Description The IADR Microbiology/Immunology Group offers annual travel awards, including the Susan Kinder Haake Award and Arnold Bleiweis Award, to recognize and support outstanding early career researchers in oral microbiology and immunology. The program aims to honor the legacies of Dr. Susan Kinder Haake and Dr. Arnold Bleiweis by encouraging the next generation of scientists to advance research on the microbial basis of oral infectious diseases. Up to four travel grants are awarded each year, providing $1,000 each to assist with travel costs for the IADR General Session & Exhibition, where recipients are formally acknowledged. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: July 14, 2025 - Abstract submission/application deadline: October 22, 2025 Award notifications are typically made approximately two months after the submission deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to four awards are available annually. - Each award is $1,000, intended to support travel to the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Awards are non-transferable and are formally acknowledged at the Group business meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Open to pre-doctoral or post-doctoral students (within 3 years of attaining a PhD). - Applicants must: - Submit an abstract in the field of Microbiology/Immunology for the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Be listed as the presenting author of the abstract. - Have a mentor who is a member of the IADR Microbiology/Immunology Group. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the IADR General Session & Exhibition by the official abstract deadline ([details here](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags)). - During the online abstract submission, select the "IADR Microbiology/Immunology Group Travel Awards" in the Awards section. - Adhere to all standard abstract submission procedures for the General Session. - An awards committee (Group President, Treasurer, Past-President, Program Chair, and one other Session Organizer) reviews applications and selects recipients. - Awardees are notified approximately two months after the submission deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Awards are given in honor of Dr. Susan Kinder Haake and Dr. Arnold Bleiweis, recognizing excellence in research on the microbial basis of oral infectious diseases. - Past recipients and further details about the awards can be found on the [IADR award page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-microbiologyimmunology-travel-awards). - Recipients must attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition to receive the award. --- ## External Links - [IADR Microbiology/Immunology Travel Awards - Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-microbiologyimmunology-travel-awards) - [Submit Abstract / Apply for Award](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Privacy Policy](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Organization | |--------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Nagihan Bostanci | Award Coordinator | [nagihan.bostanci@ki.se](mailto:nagihan.bostanci@ki.se) | International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research | | IADR Membership | General Inquiries | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | | Phone | | +1.703.548.0066 | |

IADR Microbiology/Immunology Travel Awards

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