Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award
The Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award honors major research advances in drug mechanisms, efficacy, and safety relevant to dental science, presented by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, Applications Closed)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 cash award plus commemorative plaque; one-time prize.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding, sustained research advancing the understanding of drug mechanisms, efficacy, or safety in dental practice.
Key Information: Only IADR members may be nominated; self-nominations are accepted.
Description
This award honors individuals whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of the mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of drugs used in dental practice. The recognition is specifically for outstanding and sustained peer-reviewed work on pharmacological agents relevant to dentistry, including analgesics, anesthetics, sedatives, fluorides, and related drug classes. The award is one of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards, among the most prestigious honors in dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
