IADR Toshio Nakao Fellowship
The Toshio Nakao Fellowship provides early-career researchers with international training and research opportunities in dental materials science, biomaterials, and diagnostics.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for accommodation, subsistence, and travel; fellowship duration up to six months.
Summary: Supports young investigators for advanced training and research in dental materials science at a leading center abroad.
Key Information: Awarded biennially; applicants must be within five years of their qualifying degree.
Description
This fellowship enables early-career researchers to gain specialized training and research experience in dental materials science at a leading research center outside their home institution or country. The program focuses on dental materials, biomaterials (including implants and regenerative materials), diagnostic techniques, and their application in biological and clinical settings. The award, given every two years, honors Toshio Nakao, former President of GC Corporation, and aims to foster the development of emerging talent in dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
