Isaac Schour Memorial Award
The Isaac Schour Memorial Award honors outstanding research in dental, oral, and craniofacial anatomic sciences, with a focus on tissue engineering and regeneration.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 (Applications open) | September 1, 2026 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 cash prize plus commemorative plaque; single-year, one-time award.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research contributions in dental, oral, and craniofacial anatomic sciences, with emphasis on tissue engineering and regeneration.
Description
The Isaac Schour Memorial Award is one of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Awards, administered by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR). This prestigious award honors exceptional scientific contributions in the anatomic sciences, especially in areas such as tissue engineering, tissue regeneration, and stem cell research as they relate to the oral, dental, or craniofacial complex. Supported by the Sarnat Family Foundation, the award is regarded as one of the highest honors in dental and craniofacial research, celebrating scientists whose work has significantly advanced oral health.
