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

January 2026 (Nomination deadline) | June 2025 (Applications open)

$2,000 and award plaque for each award; typically supports travel to IADR annual meeting.

Annual IADR DMG awards recognize outstanding career achievements in innovation and clinical research in dental materials science.

--- ## Description The Dental Materials Group (DMG) of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) offers two prestigious annual awards: the Peyton-Skinner Award for innovation in dental materials, and the Ryge-Mahler Award for clinical research in dental materials. These awards honor individuals who have made significant, sustained contributions to the advancement of dental materials science, either through innovative research or clinical application. Recipients are recognized at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. --- ## Due Dates - **Applications Open (Anticipated):** June 2025 - **Nomination Deadline (Anticipated):** January 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each award consists of a $2,000 cash prize and a recognition plaque. - The cash award is intended to support travel and related expenses for attending the IADR annual meeting and receiving the award in person. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be a current or past member of the IADR Dental Materials Group (DMG). - The Peyton-Skinner Award recognizes significant contributions to innovation in dental materials. - The Ryge-Mahler Award recognizes significant contributions to clinical research in dental materials. - Work considered should have resulted in publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or patents. - Past recipients of the IADR Wilmer Souder Award are not eligible, but receiving these awards does not disqualify one for the Wilmer Souder Award. - Nominations can be made by anyone. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must include: - A curriculum vitae (CV) for the nominee, documenting their contributions. - A letter of nomination highlighting the nominee's major achievements and impact in the relevant award category. - Submit nominations electronically to the DMG Awards Committee. - The selection committee reviews new nominations and considers those not selected in the previous three cycles. - Award recipients are announced and honored at the DMG business meeting during the IADR General Session & Exhibition. --- ## Additional Information - The awards commemorate Dr. Floyd Peyton, Dr. Eugene Skinner, Dr. Gunnar Ryge, and Dr. David Mahler for their foundational contributions to dental materials science. - The committee reserves the right not to present an award if no suitable candidates are nominated in a given year. - Awardees are typically expected to attend the IADR annual meeting to receive their recognition. --- ## External Links - [IADR DMG Science Awards Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/iadr-dmg-science-peyton-skinner-ryge-mahler-awards) - [DMG Awards Committee Information and Nomination Instructions](https://public.websites.umich.edu/~sbayne/DMG/DMG-Awards/DMG-IADR-Science-Awards.HTM) - [IADR Awards & Fellowships Overview](https://www.iadr.org/awards?_page=5&keywords=&_limit=10&type=83,82,81,79,77&applicant=47&affiliation=50) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |-------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------| | Vinicius Rosa | Award Contact | [vini@nus.edu.sg](mailto:vini@nus.edu.sg) | | Salvatore Sauro | Award Contact | [salvatore.sauro@uchceu.es](mailto:salvatore.sauro@uchceu.es) | | IADR Member Services | General Inquiries | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | | Beatrice Nguyen | Awards, Fellowships & Grants Coordinator | [bnguyen@iadr.org](mailto:bnguyen@iadr.org) | ---

Peyton-Skinner and Ryge-Mahler Awards - IADR Dental Materials Group

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