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

January 25, 2027 (Applications Closed)

$2,000 per awardee (plus plaque); 3 awards annually

Recognizes and supports outstanding junior researchers in dental science and oral health innovation.

--- ## Description The Lion Dental Research Award, presented by the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and supported by the Lion Corporation, aims to stimulate and honor junior investigators conducting innovative research in basic dental science and applied oral care. The award specifically targets research that improves public dental health or advances oral care products for disease prevention. Three awards are granted annually, each recognizing a young investigator whose abstract has been accepted for presentation at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. --- ## Due Dates - Applications Closed: January 25, 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - Each award consists of a $2,000 monetary prize and a commemorative plaque. - Three awards are presented 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 an IADR member in good standing at the time of submission and presentation. - Must be actively engaged in research within one of the eligible IADR scientific groups. - Must have an abstract accepted for presentation in one of the three eligible groups at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Nomination by a supervisor, program director, dean, or other qualified individual is required. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the IADR General Session & Exhibition by the abstract deadline. - A nomination from a qualified individual is needed. - Required application materials: - Nominee’s personal and professional details - IADR membership confirmation - Curriculum vitae - Recommendation letter - Copy of the submitted abstract and a separate, detailed overview of the project (max 2 pages, double-spaced) - Recipients are selected by a committee from each IADR scientific group. - Awardees must present their paper at the IADR General Session (no substitute presenters allowed). --- ## Additional Information - Awards are presented at the IADR Group Business Meetings during the IADR General Session. - Previous recipients and full eligibility details can be found on the [program page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-lion-dental-research-award). --- ## External Links - [Lion Dental Research Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-lion-dental-research-award) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition](https://www.iadr.org/events/iags/2027-iadrapr-general-session-exhibition) - [List of Past Recipients](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-lion-dental-research-award#main-content) - [IADR Homepage](https://www.iadr.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | | IADR Member Service | General Inquiries | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | For further details, visit the [IADR contact page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us).

Lion Dental Research Award

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