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

January 2027 (Nomination package submission) | March 2027 (Application close/extended submission)

$2,000 award; one recipient annually

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

No self-nominations; must be an IADR and Implantology Research Group member.

--- ## Description This award honors mid-career researchers who have demonstrated innovative work with the potential to advance implantology, particularly in implant and peri-implant biological and clinical research. Designed to address the gap in recognition for mid-career investigators (those with up to 10 years of independent research experience), the award spotlights rising stars in the field. One award is given annually, selected by the Awards subcommittee of the Implantology Research Group. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated): Nomination package submission deadline - March 2027 (anticipated): Application close / extended submission deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $2,000 cash award - One recipient selected annually --- ## Eligibility - Must be a current member of the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) - Must also be a member of the IADR 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 made significant contributions to implant and/or peri-implant biological and clinical research - Self-nominations are **not** permitted; nominations must be made by another individual --- ## Application Process - Prepare a nomination package including: - A recommendation/nomination letter confirming eligibility criteria (no self-nominations) - Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae - Brief statement describing the applicant’s innovative research and its potential to advance implantology - Five best publications - Submit all application materials to the designated award contact (see below) - Applications are reviewed by the Awards subcommittee of the Implantology Research Group --- ## Additional Information - Only one award is given per year - Previous recipients and further details can be found on the [award program page](https://www.iadr.org/innovation-implantology-research) - Award recognizes both biological and clinical research in implantology --- ## External Links - [Innovation in Implantology Research Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/innovation-implantology-research) - [IADR Awards Listing](https://www.iadr.org/awards?_page=5&keywords=&_limit=10&type=83,82,81,79,77&applicant=47&affiliation=50) - [IADR About Page](https://www.iadr.org/about-iadr) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Dr. WeiJen Chang (Award Contact) | [cweijen1@gmail.com](mailto:cweijen1@gmail.com) | | | IADR Member Services | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | | General Contact Page | [IADR Contact](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | |

Innovation in Implantology Research Award

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