[American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research](https://www.aadocr.org)

January 2027 (Nomination package deadline) | March 2027 (Applications closed/final submission)

$2,000 award; one recipient annually.

Recognizes mid-career investigators for innovative research advancing the field of implantology.

--- ## Description This annual award honors mid-career researchers who have demonstrated innovative research with significant potential to advance implantology. It is designed to address the gap in recognition for investigators with up to 10 years of independent research experience, particularly those who are active members of the Implantology Research Group. The award highlights rising stars whose work contributes meaningfully to implant and peri-implant biological and clinical research. Selection is based on the impact and originality of the candidate's research, as evaluated by a dedicated awards subcommittee. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Nomination package deadline (anticipated/projected) - March 2027: Applications closed / final submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $2,000 cash award - One award given annually --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a member of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) - Be a member of the Implantology Research Group - Not hold a full professorship or chairmanship - Have no more than 10 years of independent research experience (measured from completion of terminal degree or first junior faculty appointment) - Have made significant contributions to implant and/or peri-implant biological and clinical research - Self-nominations are not accepted; a nomination letter is required --- ## Application Process - Prepare a nomination package including: - Recommendation/nomination letter confirming eligibility (no self-nominations) - Candidate's Curriculum Vitae - Brief statement describing how the candidate’s research advances implantology - Five best publications - Submit all materials to the designated award contact (see below) - Applications are reviewed by the Awards Subcommittee of the Implantology Research Group --- ## Additional Information - Only one recipient is selected each year. - The award is presented during the IADR/AADOCR General Session Opening Ceremonies. - The review process follows IADR/AADOCR’s standardized scoring and conflict-of-interest policies. --- ## External Links - [Award Details & Application Instructions](https://www.iadr.org/innovation-implantology-research) - [IADR Awards and Grants Overview](https://www.iadr.org/awards) - [Implantology Research Group](https://www.iadr.org/IMP) - [AADOCR Policy for Honors and Awards](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/policy-honors-and-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------|--------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Dr. WeiJen Chang| Award Contact| [cweijen1@gmail.com](mailto:cweijen1@gmail.com) | +1.703.548.0066 | For additional questions, visit the [AADOCR Contact Page](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us).

Innovation in Implantology Research Award

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