[American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research](https://www.aadocr.org)

February 2027

Non-monetary recognition; award is an honor presented at Advocacy Day (no cash prize).

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. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - This is a non-monetary award. - The recipient receives recognition at AADOCR Advocacy Day; no financial prize is given. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Students who are current members of the National Student Research Group (NSRG). - Students may self-nominate or be nominated by another AADOCR member. - **Restrictions:** - The Gert Quigley Fellow and NSRG officers are not eligible to apply. - **Advocacy Activity Requirement:** - Applicants must have completed at least two of the following within the last calendar year: - Responded to an action alert from AADOCR or another oral health advocacy organization. - Met (in person or virtually) with a federal or state legislator or their staff. - Contacted a policymaker via email, letter, or phone. - Participated in or are currently registered for an AADOCR Advocacy Day. - Engaged other students in oral health advocacy. --- ## Application Process - Complete the application form (available on the [award program page](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-student-advocate-award)) and submit a brief essay addressing your advocacy activities. - Applications typically open in early fall and close in late winter (see Due Dates above for anticipated timing). - Late submissions are not accepted. --- ## Additional Information - The award is announced at the annual AADOCR Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. - The recognition is intended to encourage continued advocacy among students in the oral health research community. - The award does not include a monetary component. --- ## External Links - [AADOCR Student Advocate Award Program Page](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-student-advocate-award) - [AADOCR Main Website](https://www.aadocr.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------| | Yehuda Sugarman | Director of Government Affairs| [ysugarman@aadocr.org](mailto:ysugarman@aadocr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | For general inquiries, use the [AADOCR contact form](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us).

Student Advocate of the Year Award

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