Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programs (WOHP) is partnering with the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Salivary Research Group (SRG) for the third year to co-sponsor the 2012 Wrigley Salivary Research Award.
These awards provide young researchers and dental professionals the opportunity to attend and participate in the IADR 90th General Session & Exhibition in Iguaçu Falls, Brazil, June 20-23, 2012. They are intended to recognize excellent research and to assist with travel costs to attend the IADR General Session & Exhibition where each winner will be asked to present their scientific poster or give an oral presentation in a scheduled session. Following are further details.
The Awards
Up to three awards will be given: one Clinical Salivary Research Award for dental scientists ($1,500 USD), one Clinical Salivary Research Award for dental students ($1,500 USD) and one Basic Salivary Research Award ($2,000 USD) for a dental or non-dental student.
Who Can Apply
All applicants must be over 18 years of age and a member of the IADR. You do not have to be a member of the IADR SRG. Dental and non-dental students (undergraduate and graduate), dentists involved in research and other dental scientists are eligible.
Abstract Requirements
The abstract must be within the Salivary Research area of study. All entries must be 300 words or less and contain content under the following headings: introduction, methods, results and conclusion. The SRG program chair will confirm that the elements noted above are included, and if any pieces are missing, the entry will be disqualified.
How to Enter
Abstract submissions open on September 9, 2011. To apply, you must first submit an abstract to the IADR 90th General Session and Exhibition in Iguaçu Falls through the IADR website at www.iadr.org. Simultaneously select the Wrigley Salivary Research Award button. The IADR deadline for all abstract submissions is January 20th, 2012. For additional details, visit www.iadr.org/SRGResearchAward.
Review Process
An awards committee consisting of SRG leadership will determine recipients. IADR/SRG will distribute award letters approximately two months after the submission deadline.
About WOHP:
The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programs operate in 47 countries worldwide and share a dedication to supporting dental students and professionals across the globe. WOHP is committed to clinical research into the benefits of chewing gum including saliva stimulation, plaque acids neutralization and tooth strength to help oral care professionals and their patients understand the role of sugarfree gum as a convenient tool for everyday oral healthcare.
About SRG:
One of the main scientific groups with the IADR, the SRG is a leading forum for dental researchers to exchange scientific information related to saliva and salivary glands. The SRG has a large student membership and encourages scientists, young investigators and students to become involved in salivary research.
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