How much funding does IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards provide?

IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards provides $50,000 USD per award in funding.

When is the deadline for IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards offered?

IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards runs on an annual cycle.

IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards

American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Dental Health Grants

Funding Amount

$50,000 USD per award

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Researchers worldwide
Proposals focusing on innovative oral care technologies
Proposals addressing oral health challenges
International

Overview

Program Overview
Designed to promote innovation in oral care technologies and solutions that impact public oral health. In its 18th year of award support as of 2021, with contributions exceeding $3 million USD from the funder.

Award Details

$50,000 USD per award
Multiple awards given annually
Funded by unrestricted grant from GlaxoSmithKline
Administered by IADR
Rigorous peer-review process

Award Selection Process

Peer-reviewed by international experts
Chaired by distinguished researcher (e.g., Sharan Sidhu, Queen Mary University of London)

Eligibility

Researchers worldwide
Proposals focusing on innovative oral care technologies
Proposals addressing oral health challenges

Focus Areas

Biosensing technologies for oral pathogen detection
Functional oligonucleotide-eluting nanoscale films
Electrochemical biosensors for periodontal disease monitoring
Oral candidiasis management
Preventive oral care technologies
Oral health monitoring and detection systems

International Association for Dental Research
Headquarters: 1619 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3406 USA

What American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 5
Total given: $78K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $8,000–$25K

By dollars: Iowa 32%, Texas 32%, Pennsylvania 23%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Iowa City, IA; College Station, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

Aadocr ddi oral health equity research award - award in access to care

$25K
Texas A&M Foundation · College Station, TX

Aadocr ddi oral health equity research award - award in access to care

$25K
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry · Portland, OR

Aadocr procter & gamble underrepresented faculty research fellowship

$10K
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

Aadocr anne d. haffajee fellowship

$10K
Temple University School of Dentistry · Philadelphia, PA

Aadocr william butler fellowship

$8,000