Funding Amount

Monetary prize (amount not specified) plus plaque

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Dental materials researchers
  • Advanced career researchers
  • International researchers welcome
  • International

Overview

Program Overview
The oldest of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards. Designed to encourage interest in dental materials research and recognize distinguished achievement in the field.

Award Details

  • Monetary prize and plaque
  • Supported by endowment provided by IADR Dental Materials Group
  • One of the highest honors bestowed by IADR

Award Criteria

  • Exceptional achievement in dental materials research
  • Outstanding research accomplishments
  • International recognition in the field
  • Leadership in dental materials science

Eligibility

  • Dental materials researchers
  • Advanced career researchers
  • International researchers welcome

Award Named For
Dr. Wilmer Souder, motivating force in establishing the Dental Section at the National Bureau of Standards

Focus Areas

  • Dental materials research
  • Biomaterials for dentistry
  • Restorative dentistry materials
  • Material characterization and testing
  • Clinical application of dental materials

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.

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    $25K

  • Texas A&M Foundation · College Station, TX

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    $25K

  • Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry · Portland, OR

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    $10K

  • The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

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    $10K

  • Temple University School of Dentistry · Philadelphia, PA

    Aadocr william butler fellowship

    $8,000

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Dental health

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