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

January 2027 (Judith Albino Award)

$500 cash award plus a plaque; one-time recognition for a single paper.

Recognizes a single peer-reviewed research investigation that advances understanding or addresses inequities in oral health.

--- ## Description The Judith Albino Award for Outstanding Research in Health Equity, presented by the Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research Group (BEHSR) of the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR), honors a single peer-reviewed investigation that significantly advances the understanding of, or proposes solutions to, inequities in oral health. The award highlights impactful work that either reveals new manifestations of oral health inequities, introduces new concepts, or proposes innovative approaches to improving equity in oral health care. Recipients receive a cash prize and a plaque, with recognition given to all authors of the selected publication. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $500 cash award. - Plaque recognizing the recipient. - Award is presented to the nominated author; all authors are acknowledged as recipients. --- ## Eligibility - The research investigation must be published or accepted for publication between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. - The research must address oral health inequities, new concepts in understanding these inequities, or new approaches to improving equity in oral health and oral health care. - Both IADR members and non-members are eligible. - Each paper can be considered for the award only once. - For accepted but not-yet-published manuscripts, a copy of the acceptance letter from the journal editor is required. --- ## Application Process - Nominations and self-nominations are accepted. - Submit the nominated paper along with a brief letter describing why it is worthy of the award. - For published works, provide a PDF or other evidence of publication. - For accepted (but unpublished) works, provide the acceptance letter. - Submission is typically via an online application form (see program page for the latest link). - The recipient is expected to attend the IADR General Session award ceremony or arrange for a representative. - The awarded author will be invited to serve on the Albino Award review committee for the next two years and will be ineligible to compete for the award during that period. --- ## Additional Information - The award recognizes a single publication per cycle. - The recipient is expected to contribute to the Albino Award review committee for two years. - Past recipients and their research topics are listed on the program page for reference. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/iadr-judith-albino-award-outstanding-research-health-equity) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards?_page=5&keywords=&_limit=10&type=83,82,81,79,77&applicant=47&affiliation=50) - [BEHSR Group Information](https://www.iadr.org/BEHSR) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------| | IADR Member Services | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | | BEHSR President (Award queries) | [benjamin.chaffee@ucsf.edu](mailto:benjamin.chaffee@ucsf.edu) | |

Judith Albino Award for Outstanding Research in Health Equity

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