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

October 2026

$2,000 award and certificate; intended for travel or research support; one recipient per cycle.

Recognizes original research advancing sustainability in oral health, with focus on prevention, evidence-based practices, and innovative sustainable therapies.

--- ## Description This award honors a member of the IADR Oral Health Research Group for outstanding original research that advances sustainability in oral health. The scope includes basic, clinical, behavioral, and applied studies that promote sustainable practices in prevention, evidence-based activities, and therapies for oral health. The award aims to encourage innovative, interdisciplinary, and ethical approaches to integrating sustainability within dental practice and research, supporting both wellness and disease prevention. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One-time monetary award of $2,000. - Includes a certificate of recognition. - Intended to support travel to the IADR General Session or further research activities. - Only one award is given per cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a member of the IADR Oral Health Research Group. - Must have an accepted abstract in the Oral Health Research Group for presentation at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Submission must include a curriculum vitae demonstrating original research. - Research must focus on sustainability in oral health (prevention, evidence-based care, sustainable therapies). - Researchers currently under contract with Haleon are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for presentation at the IADR General Session & Exhibition via the [IADR submission portal](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags). - Prepare and send a curriculum vitae and supporting materials demonstrating original research in sustainability in oral health. - Send application materials to Chun-Wang (Reinhard) Chau ([rcwchau@hku.hk](mailto:rcwchau@hku.hk)). - Selection is made by a committee comprised of Oral Health Research Group leadership (excluding any Haleon representatives). - Award recipient is announced at the Oral Health Research Group business meeting during the IADR General Session. --- ## Additional Information - The award may not be given if the committee determines there is no meritorious research in a given cycle. - The monetary award can be used for travel to the IADR General Session or for further research activities. - Past recipients and additional details can be found on the [award page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-sustainability-oral-health-research-award). --- ## External Links - [IADR Sustainability in Oral Health Research Award – Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-sustainability-oral-health-research-award) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Oral Health Research Group](https://www.iadr.org/groups-networks/oral-health-research-group) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Role / Purpose | |------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Chun-Wang (Reinhard) Chau | rcwchau@hku.hk | Award Contact / Application Submission | | IADR Member Services | memberservice@iadr.org | General Inquiries | | IADR Headquarters | +1.703.548.0066 | Phone (General) | | [Contact IADR](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | — | Online Contact Form |

IADR Sustainability in Oral Health Research Award

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