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

July 2026 (applications open, projected) | October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$2,000 (same continent) or $3,000 (different continent); one-time travel award

Supports junior researchers in periodontology by funding travel and accommodation to present accepted abstracts at the IADR General Session.

--- ## Description The PRG Presidents’ Travel Award, established by the Periodontal Research Group (PRG) in honor of its past presidents, is designed to encourage and support junior researchers in the field of periodontology. The award provides funding for travel and accommodation to attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition for post-doctoral and pre-doctoral students who are presenting accepted abstracts in periodontology. The selection process is competitive and overseen by PRG review groups and past presidents, with the winner announced at the PRG annual business meeting. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: **July 2026** (anticipated/projected) - Application deadline: **October 2026** (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **$2,000 USD** for travel within the same continent as the applicant’s residence. - **$3,000 USD** for travel to a different continent. - Award is intended to cover travel and accommodation for the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - One-time, non-renewable award. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **post-doctoral or pre-doctoral students**. - Must have a **mentor who is a member of the PRG (Periodontal Research Group)**. - The applicant’s abstract must be: - **Accepted in the field of Periodontology**, - **Presented by the applicant** at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. - Mentor confirmation will be required to verify eligibility and to confirm that the applicant has not received other substantial travel stipends for the same trip. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the IADR General Session & Exhibition by the abstract deadline, following standard submission procedures. - During the online abstract submission, select the "Periodontal Research Group Presidents’ Travel Award" in the awards section. - If selected as a finalist, provide a letter from your PRG-member mentor confirming eligibility and that no other substantial travel stipend has been received. - Winners are chosen by PRG review groups and a panel of past PRG presidents. - The award is presented during the PRG annual business meeting at the IADR General Session. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive Company. - Only one award is given per cycle. - The award is intended to support attendance at the IADR General Session & Exhibition, a premier international conference in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. --- ## External Links - [PRG Presidents’ Travel Award Program Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-periodontal-research-group-past-presidents-travel-award) - [IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [Periodontal Research Group (PRG) Overview](https://www.iadr.org/PERIO) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Page | |--------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | IADR Member Service| memberservice@iadr.org | +1.703.548.0066 | [Contact IADR](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | | PRG Award Contact | [davidher@odon.ucm.es](mailto:davidher@odon.ucm.es) | | |

PRG Presidents’ Travel Award

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