IADR Regional Development Program
Supports collaborative, sustainable oral health research projects that build research capacity and infrastructure in low and middle income countries, emphasizing measurable impact and alignment with global oral health strategies.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application) | February 28, 2027 (Supplemental materials, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Total program budget: $60,000/year; typical award: 3–4 projects funded annually; individual grants are partial, not full budget.
Summary: Supports projects to build oral health research infrastructure and capacity in developing regions, emphasizing sustainability and collaboration.
Key Information: Two-stage application: Intent to Apply, then invitation for supplemental materials.
Description
The International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) Regional Development Program (RDP) is designed to promote oral health research globally, with a particular focus on strengthening research infrastructure and capacity in low and middle income countries. The program prioritizes projects that can initiate sustainable research, foster local expertise, and encourage mentoring of developing scientists. Emphasis is placed on collaborations—especially those involving multiple IADR Divisions, Sections, or Regions—and on projects that align with the global oral health strategy, contribute measurable regional impact, and can be sustained beyond the grant period. Proposals that leverage matching funds and report outcomes at IADR meetings are especially encouraged.
