Student Advocate of the Year Award
Award honoring a student for outstanding advocacy in dental, oral, and craniofacial research, presented annually at AADOCR Advocacy Day.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Non-monetary recognition; award is an honor presented at Advocacy Day (no cash prize).
Summary: Recognizes a student for exceptional advocacy in oral health research, presented annually at AADOCR Advocacy Day.
Description
This annual award honors a student who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to advocacy in oral health research. Presented by the AADOCR’s National Student Research Group (NSRG) and Government Affairs Committee (GAC), the recognition highlights impactful student advocacy efforts and is announced during the AADOCR and Friends of NIDCR Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. The award is intended to encourage and celebrate student engagement in legislative and policy advocacy related to dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
