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

June 2025 (Applications Open) | October 2025 (Applications Closed)

$1,000 and a plaque; single annual award; recognition at major dental research meetings.

Annual award recognizing the best paper published in the Journal of Dental Research, open to all JDR authors.

--- ## Description The award recognizes the most outstanding paper published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) during the preceding year. Unlike most other IADR/AADOCR awards, this honor is open to any author who publishes in the JDR, regardless of research discipline. The recipient receives a $1,000 prize and a plaque, presented at the Opening Ceremonies of either the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition or the IADR General Session & Exhibition. --- ## Due Dates - **Applications anticipated to open:** June 2025 - **Applications anticipated to close:** October 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 cash prize - Commemorative plaque - One award per year --- ## Eligibility - Open to any author of a paper published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) during the eligible period (typically July of the previous year through June of the current year). - Nominations can be made by individuals, the Gies Award Committee, or the Editor of the JDR. - There are no restrictions by research discipline. --- ## Application Process - IADR/AADOCR members are invited to submit nominations for outstanding JDR papers published within the eligibility window. - Nominations should be emailed to the Awards, Fellowships, and Grants Coordinator at [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org). - The nominated paper should fall within the defined publication period (typically July–June prior to the award year). - The award is announced and presented at a major dental research meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Supported by J. Morita Corporation. - The award highlights excellence in dental, oral, and craniofacial research as published in the JDR. - Past recipients represent a broad range of disciplines and research topics in dental science. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: IADR/AADOCR William J. Gies Award](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadraadocr-william-j-gies-award) - [AADOCR Homepage](https://www.aadocr.org) - [AADOCR Contact Page](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) - [IADR Privacy Policy](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | ---

William J. Gies Award

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