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

October 2026

Up to 6 awards annually; each award is $500 cash and a certificate.

Recognizes and supports outstanding early-career researchers in mineralized tissue research with a cash prize and conference participation.

--- ## Description This award honors exceptional early-career researchers working in mineralized tissue research. The program aims to encourage and support young investigators by acknowledging their scientific contributions and providing financial assistance to facilitate their participation in the IADR General Session & Exhibition. Awardees are selected based on the scientific rigor, relevance, and potential impact of their research abstracts, which must be presented at the conference. Winners receive a $500 cash prize and a certificate, presented during the IADR Mineralized Tissue Research Group (MTG) Business Meeting. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to 6 awards are given each year. - Each award includes a $500 cash prize and a certificate. - Awards are non-transferable. --- ## Eligibility - Open to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students. - Applicants must be members of the IADR Mineralized Tissue Research Group (MTG). - Applicants must have an accepted abstract in the MTG section for the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - The applicant must be listed as the presenting author. - The recipient must attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition to present their poster or oral presentation. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract to the MTG section for the IADR General Session & Exhibition by the official abstract deadline. - During the online abstract submission, select the IADR MTG student award in the Awards section to be considered. - Abstracts are reviewed by a subcommittee of the MTG Executive Committee, focusing on scientific rigor, relevance, and potential impact. - Winners are notified approximately two months after abstract submission. - The award is formally presented at the IADR MTG Business Meeting. --- ## Additional Information - The award supports travel and participation in the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Both poster and oral presentations are eligible. - Past recipients have included pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students from international institutions. --- ## External Links - [Award Information & Application](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-mtg-outstanding-young-investigator-award-student-research) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition Details](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards) - [IADR Membership Information](https://www.iadr.org/membership) - [IADR Privacy Policy](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Organization/Notes | |----------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Brian Foster | Secretary/Treasurer, MTG | [foster.1004@osu.edu](mailto:foster.1004@osu.edu) | MTG Executive Board | | IADR Member Services | General Contact | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | [Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | ---

IADR Mineralized Tissue Research Group Outstanding Young Investigator Award

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