International Association for Dental Research Basil Bibby Young Investigator Award
Supported by Unilever
Purpose: The Cariology Group of IADR has established the above Award for the purpose of promoting the interest of young scientists and students in dental caries research and related matters, and to acknowledge excellence of the research conducted by young investigators. The Award is in honor of the founding President of the Cariology Group, Dr. Basil G. Bibby.
Eligibility: Individuals who will not have reached their 40th birthday by March 16, 2011, are eligible to apply.
Criteria: The Award will be made on the basis of general excellence in research related to cariology as demonstrated by written or published reports.
Application:
Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by a member of the Cariology Group.
Supporting documents should include:
Brief curriculum vitae.
Summary of specific scientific contributions.
List of the reports or publications on which the application is based, and if possible/applicable the web-link to each of them.
Supporting statement from a colleague or member of the Cariology Group.
All documents above should be grouped into one pdf file and e-mailed to Bennett Amaechi at amaechi@uthscsa.edu.
Award:
The winner will be decided by a four-member panel and will receive a plaque and a cash award of $500. In addition, $1100 will be provided to cover registration, travel and housing expenses for the winner to attend the 2011 General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, San Diego, Calif., USA, March 16-19, 2011. The Award will be presented at the Cariology Group business meeting during the 2011 IADR General Session in San Diego.
Nomination Deadline:
Deadline for receipt of applications is: December 1, 2010.
Applications should be sent to:
Bennett T. Amaechi
Department of Community Dentistry, MC 7917
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Tel: (210) 567-3200/3185
Fax: (210) 567-4587
E-mail: amaechi@uthscsa.edu
