Support for dental and craniofacial researchers to attend a major conference
Official title: AADOCR Bloc Travel Grant
Funded at American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research · NIH-10840972 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program helps U.S. dental and PhD students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, attend the AADOCR Annual Meeting to share their research, learn about career opportunities, and connect with experienced scientists in the dental field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Alexandria, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $30,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13DE032910-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10840972 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are U.S. dental and PhD students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in dental or craniofacial research or who do not meet the educational criteria may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program provides travel and meeting support for promising U.S. dental and PhD students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows to attend the AADOCR Annual Meeting. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research, engage in career development activities, and network with established scientists in the dental and craniofacial fields. The initiative emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, prioritizing applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. By fostering a diverse research workforce, the program aims to enhance the quality and impact of dental and craniofacial research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse and innovative research workforce in dental and craniofacial health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have successfully increased diversity and engagement in scientific conferences, enhancing research collaboration and innovation.
Where this research is happening
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American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Alexandria, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Christopher H — American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
- Study coordinator: Fox, Christopher H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.