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

October 2026 | January 2027

$1,000 travel award; one recipient annually; includes certificate of recognition.

Supports African IADR POHR members presenting pediatric oral health research at the IADR General Session with travel funding and recognition.

--- ## Description This award supports members of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) from Africa who are also part of the Pediatric Oral Health Research (POHR) group. The program aims to encourage African investigators to conduct and present research related to pediatric oral health at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. The award is based on the scientific merit of the submitted abstract and presentation, with the recipient selected through a peer review process. The winner receives $1,000 to support travel and participation at the event, along with a certificate of recognition. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated application closing deadline) - January 2027 (anticipated application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 travel award for expenses to attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition - One recipient selected annually - Accompanied by a certificate of recognition --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be IADR members residing in Africa and also members of the IADR Pediatric Oral Health Research (POHR) group. - Applicants must have submitted an abstract to the POHR group for consideration at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Applicants must be members in good standing of both IADR and POHR. - The applicant must present their research at the IADR meeting to be eligible. - Each individual can receive the IADR PDWG Travel Award only once. - Applicants may only apply under one category of the Pediatric Oral Health Research Group Awards in any given year. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract to the POHR scientific group for the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - During abstract submission, select the IADR Pediatric Dentistry Working Group (PDWG) Travel Award option. - All abstracts are peer-reviewed within the IADR scientific groups. - The presenting author of the abstract judged to have the highest scientific merit will be selected as the award winner. - The award includes a cash prize and a certificate. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by the Pediatric Dentistry Working Group. - Both oral and poster presentations (in-person or online) are eligible. - Only one award is granted each year. --- ## External Links - [IADR POHR Group Pediatric Dentistry Working Group Travel Award – Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-pohr-group-pediatric-dentistry-working-group-travel-award) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards Overview](https://www.iadr.org/awards?_page=5&keywords=&_limit=10&type=83,82,81,79,77&applicant=47&affiliation=50) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Affiliation/Role | Email | |---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Varangkanar Jirarattanasopha | Award Contact | [varangkanar.jir@mahidol.edu](mailto:varangkanar.jir@mahidol.edu) | | Leola Royston | AAPD Education Development & Academic Support Manager | [lroyston@aapd.org](mailto:lroyston@aapd.org) | | IADR Member Services (General) | IADR | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | | IADR Contact Page | | [IADR Contact](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) |

IADR POHR Group Pediatric Dentistry Working Group Travel Award

Sign in to see full grant listing