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

January 25, 2027 (Application submission deadline)

$2,000 per awardee; 3 awards granted annually; one-time award

Recognizes and supports junior researchers for innovative research in dental science and oral care product development to improve public dental health.

--- ## Description The award supports junior researchers conducting outstanding and innovative research in basic dental science and applied research focused on the development of oral care products for the prevention of oral diseases. Its goal is to stimulate early-career investigators by recognizing significant contributions to oral health sciences, ultimately benefiting public dental health and fostering product innovation. The award is made possible by the Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, and is presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session. --- ## Due Dates - January 25, 2027: Application submission deadline (Applications Closed) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee receives $2,000 and a plaque. - Three (3) awards are given annually—one in each of the following IADR scientific groups: - Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research (BEHSR) - Cariology Research - Microbiology/Immunology Research --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must hold a degree in dentistry or a scientific discipline. - Must be a junior researcher pursuing a postgraduate degree. - Must be a member of IADR in good standing at both submission and presentation. - Must have an abstract accepted for presentation in one of the eligible IADR scientific groups (BEHSR, Cariology, or Microbiology/Immunology) at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Nomination by a supervisor, program director, dean, or another individual familiar with the nominee’s research is required. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the IADR General Session & Exhibition by the abstract deadline. - Prepare an application including: - Nominee’s details (name, address, date of birth, current affiliation, position) - IADR Section/Division membership status - Curriculum vitae - Recommendation letter - Abstract and a separate, detailed project overview (2 pages, double-spaced) - Applications are reviewed by a committee within the relevant IADR scientific group. - Awardees are notified after committee review, which begins following the abstract deadline. - Award recipients must present their paper at the IADR meeting; presenter substitutions are not allowed. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the IADR Group Business Meetings during the IADR General Session. - Past recipients and further details can be found on the [award page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-lion-dental-research-award). - All applicants must adhere to the [AADOCR Policy for Honors and Awards](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/policy-honors-and-awards). --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page (IADR)](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-lion-dental-research-award) - [AADOCR Main Website](https://www.aadocr.org) - [IADR Awards, Fellowships, and Grants Overview](https://www.iadr.org/awards) - [2027 IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition](https://www.iadr.org/events/iags/2027-iadrapr-general-session-exhibition) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | | AADOCR General | Association Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) | Phone: +1.703.548.0066 ---

Lion Dental Research Award

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