Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Overview

The oldest of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards designed to encourage interest in dental materials research and recognize outstanding contributions to the field.

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

Award Status: One of the highest honors bestowed by IADR

Award Components:

  • Monetary prize
  • Plaque

Funding Support: Endowment provided by IADR Dental Materials Group

Focus Area: Dental materials research

Geographic Scope: International

Historical Significance: Oldest of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards

Contact Information:

  • IADR Headquarters
  • 1619 Duke Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314-3406 USA
  • Phone: +1.703.548.0066
  • Fax: +1.703.548.1883
  • Website: iadr.org

What International Association for Dental Research actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

International Association for Dental Research reported $506K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023
3
Total given
$109K
Median grant
$34K
Range
$25K–$50K
  • By dollars: Illinois 46%, North Carolina 31%, California 23%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Chapel Hill, NC; St Loma Linda, CA.

Example grants

  • University of Illinois at Chicago · Chicago, IL

    Iadr innovation in oral care awards

    $50K

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

    Iadr osteo-new investigator award

    $34K

  • Loma Linda University · St Loma Linda, CA

    Iadr innovation in oral care awards 2020

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Dental health

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