Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA)
SCADA is a national competition where pre-doctoral dental students present original clinical or basic science research at a major meeting, advancing innovation and leadership in dental, oral, and craniofacial science.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 (Applications open) | October 26, 2026 (Applications closed)
Funding Amounts: First Place: $1,000 | Second Place: $750 | Third Place: $500 | All participants receive travel, registration, and accommodation support
Summary: National competition for pre-doctoral dental students to present research at a major scientific meeting, with awards and professional recognition.
Description
The Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) is a prestigious national program co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR). It aims to foster innovation and leadership among pre-doctoral dental students by providing a platform to present original research at the IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition. The competition covers both clinical/public health and basic/translational science categories and recognizes outstanding student research with monetary awards and professional development opportunities. All participants receive full support to attend the meeting, including travel, accommodation, and registration.
