William H. Bowen Research in Dental Caries Award
Forecasted
William H. Bowen Research in Dental Caries Award honors researchers for innovative biological, chemical, or clinical research that advances understanding of caries causes or its prevention and control.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Applications close, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 monetary prize and commemorative plaque
Summary: Recognizes innovative research achievements advancing understanding of caries etiology or the prevention and control of dental caries.
Key Information: Nominees must be IADR members, with qualifying research published at least ten years before nomination.
Description
The William H. Bowen Research in Dental Caries Award is part of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Awards and is supported by Kenvue. It recognizes outstanding and innovative achievements that advance the basic understanding of caries etiology or the prevention of dental caries, rather than funding a proposed research project.
The award focuses on original and important investigations in the biological or chemical disciplines involved in caries research. Clinical investigations may also qualify when they have contributed significantly to preventing and controlling dental caries. Nominees must demonstrate established research contributions: the work considered must be fully tested and accepted by the scientific community.
