AADOCR Mind the Future Program
AADOCR Mind the Future Program offers year-long mentoring, grant writing, and career development for early-career dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: September 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Travel, registration, and training costs covered; no direct monetary award to mentees.
Summary: Year-long mentoring and career development for early-career dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers, including grant writing and networking.
Description
The program is a comprehensive, year-long initiative designed to support early-career investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. Managed by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), it provides mentees with intensive, hands-on mentoring, structured grant-writing experiences, and both in-person and virtual educational sessions. The goal is to foster a robust national mentoring network, enhance professional growth, and develop future leaders prepared to address critical scientific challenges in the field. The program covers travel and registration for key meetings, offers access to specialized workshops, and supports ongoing alumni engagement for continued career development.
