This award honors junior faculty or scientists for exceptional research in pediatric oral health, with winners chosen based on presentations at the IADR General Session.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: January 26, 2027
Funding Amounts: $1,500 cash prize plus certificate; single-year award
Summary: Recognizes junior faculty or scientists for outstanding research in pediatric oral health, with winners selected through presentations at the IADR General Session.
Key Information: Applicants must be members of the Pediatric Oral Health Research Group and present at the IADR General Session.
This award supports and recognizes junior faculty members or scientists who demonstrate excellence in research focused on the oral health of children and adolescents. The competition is structured around abstracts submitted for the IADR General Session, with finalists selected to present their work during the meeting. The winner is chosen based on the quality of their research presentation and responses to questions from a judging panel. The award consists of a certificate and a cash prize, serving both as recognition and encouragement for early-career researchers in pediatric oral health.