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Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research

American Dental Association

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research

Overview: Established in 1991, recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in clinical investigations that have advanced diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of craniofacial-oral-dental diseases, as well as outstanding research endeavors in other areas.

Sponsor: Sponsored by Kenvue Inc.

Award Details:

  • Amount: $5,000 honorarium

  • Recognition: Plaque and recognition at Changemakers Celebration during SmileCon

  • History: Honors memory of Dr. Norton M. Ross (1925-1990), dentist and pharmacologist who elevated clinical research to higher scientific standards
  • Background: Thirty distinguished recipients have received award since inception in 1991. Award recognizes investigators whose clinical research has had meaningful impact on clinical dentistry.

    Status: 2025 nomination period closed; winner to be announced shortly.

    Contact: caap@ada.org

    How to Apply

    Nomination Instructions

    1. Required Documentation:
    - Concise letter of nomination describing nominee's accomplishments in context of award's objectives
    - Nominee's curriculum vitae (CV)
    - List of publications
    - Letter must be explicit in describing impact of nominee's research on clinical dentistry

    2. Selection Criteria:
    - Scope of nominee's research
    - Special emphasis on impact on clinical dentistry
    - Publications in refereed journals
    - High level of creativity and innovation
    - Candidates who developed new materials AND conducted clinical trials to translate results to clinical application preferred
    - Those who generated new insights into disease etiology/pathogenesis leading to changes in therapeutic/preventive measures

    3. Contact for Questions: caap@ada.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchdental-health

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