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

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$2,000 award plus certificate; supports travel to IADR General Session or further research activities

Recognizes outstanding original research promoting sustainability in oral health, including prevention, evidence-based activities, and sustainable therapies.

--- ## Description This award, offered by the Oral Health Research Group of the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR), honors a body of meritorious research focused on advancing sustainability in oral health. The award encompasses original research in prevention, evidence-based activities, and therapies that promote sustainable oral health. Eligible research may address behavior change strategies, interdisciplinary approaches, innovative methods for wellness and disease prevention, ethics and quality assurance, and the clinical efficacy of sustainable oral hygiene measures. The primary aim is to encourage and recognize innovative solutions that integrate sustainability into oral health research and practice. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One monetary award of $2,000 and a certificate of recognition. - The award may be used for travel and related expenses to attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition (including participation in the Oral Health Research Business Group meeting), or for further research activities. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a member of the IADR Oral Health Research Group. - Must have an accepted abstract in the Oral Health Research Group to be presented at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Application must include a curriculum vitae demonstrating original research. - Research must focus on promoting sustainability in oral health (see Description for topic areas). - Researchers currently under contract with Haleon are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract to the IADR General Session & Exhibition as part of the Oral Health Research Group. - Prepare and send a curriculum vitae providing evidence of original research. - Email application materials to the award contact: Chun-Wang (Reinhard) Chau ([rcwchau@hku.hk](mailto:rcwchau@hku.hk)). - Selection is made by a committee of the Oral Health Research Group; representatives from Haleon are not involved in the review. - The award recipient will be announced at the Oral Health Research Group business meeting during the IADR General Session & Exhibition. --- ## Additional Information - The committee may choose not to make an award if no meritorious research is submitted. - The award is intended to support participation in the IADR General Session or to further sustainability-focused oral health research. - Past recipients include researchers from Egypt, Canada, and Brazil. - The award is sponsored by Haleon but reviewed independently by the Oral Health Research Group. --- ## External Links - [Award Details and Application Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-sustainability-oral-health-research-award) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Main Website](https://www.iadr.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------| | Chun-Wang (Reinhard) Chau (Award Contact) | [rcwchau@hku.hk](mailto:rcwchau@hku.hk) | | Submit award materials here | | IADR Member Services | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | General inquiries | | IADR Contact Page | [Contact IADR](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | | |

IADR Sustainability in Oral Health Research Award

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