Young Investigator Award
The Young Investigator Award from the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research honors outstanding early-career contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline) | September 1, 2025 (Previous)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 cash prize plus commemorative plaque (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes early-career researchers for outstanding contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
Key Information: Nominee must be within 10 years of completing their last terminal degree at the submission deadline.
Description
The Young Investigator Award is one of the most prestigious honors within the IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards, presented by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR). This award is designed to stimulate innovative basic research across all dental research disciplines and highlights emerging leaders who have made significant research contributions early in their careers. Recipients receive a monetary prize, a commemorative plaque, and are recognized at the IADR General Session & Exhibition. The award is supported by P&G Professional Oral Health and Crest Oral-B.
