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

March 1, 2026 (Nomination package/application deadline)

$2,000 award; one recipient annually

Recognizes and supports mid-career researchers for innovative work advancing implantology.

Nomination required; self-nominations not accepted.

--- ## Description This annual award honors mid-career investigators whose innovative research significantly advances the field of implantology, particularly in implant and peri-implant biological and clinical research. The program aims to highlight rising stars with up to 10 years of independent research experience, providing both recognition and financial support to foster further innovation in the discipline. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Nomination package/application deadline (extended from the standard January 31 deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - $2,000 cash award to a single recipient each year --- ## Eligibility - Must be an IADR Member - Must be a member of the Implantology Research Group - Must not hold a full professorship or chairmanship - Must have no more than 10 years of independent research experience (measured from completion of terminal degree or first junior faculty appointment) - Must have contributed significantly to implant and/or peri-implant biological and clinical research - Nominee must be nominated by someone else (no self-nominations) --- ## Application Process - Prepare a nomination package including: - A recommendation/nomination letter confirming eligibility (no self-nominations) - Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae - Brief statement describing how the applicant’s research advances implantology - Five best publications - Submit all application materials by March 1, 2026 - Send application materials to: - Conrado Aparicio, Secretary, Implantology Research Group - [conrado.aparicio@upc.edu](mailto:conrado.aparicio@upc.edu) - Applications are reviewed by the Awards subcommittee of the Implantology Research Group --- ## Additional Information - Only one award is given each year. - Past recipients include leading researchers in implantology. - The award is intended to fill a gap for mid-career investigators, who are often underrepresented in similar recognition programs. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page (IADR)](https://www.iadr.org/innovation-implantology-research) - [Funder Homepage (AADOCR)](https://www.aadocr.org) - [Contact AADOCR](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Conrado Aparicio | Secretary, Implantology Research Group | [conrado.aparicio@upc.edu](mailto:conrado.aparicio@upc.edu) | | AADOCR Main Office | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) | | | Phone | +1.703.548.0066 |

Innovation in Implantology Research Award

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