Lion Dental Research Award
The Lion Dental Research Award honors innovative research by junior investigators aimed at improving oral health and developing preventive dental care solutions.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (applications open) | January 26, 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; three awards annually (one per scientific group); includes a plaque.
Summary: Recognizes and supports innovative research by junior investigators in dental science, focused on oral health improvement and preventive care.
Description
The Lion Dental Research Award is designed to stimulate and recognize outstanding and innovative research in basic and applied dental science by junior investigators. The award aims to improve public dental health and foster the development of oral care products for disease prevention. It is open to early-career researchers whose work is presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition and who are active members of IADR. The award is supported by the Lion Corporation and includes a monetary prize and a commemorative plaque.
