This grant supports a dental educator's participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute to develop future leaders in academic dentistry, honoring Dr. Dominick P. DePaola's legacy.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: $15,000 stipend for tuition and fees (one-year award)
Summary: Supports a dental educator’s participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute to foster future academic leaders in dentistry.
Key Information: Application is for tuition/fees only; institutional support is required for other costs.
The ADEA/AADOCR/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Dr. Dominick P. DePaola Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute provides a $15,000 stipend to a dental educator for participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute. The program is designed to develop future leaders in academic dentistry by equipping fellows with the skills and experience necessary for leadership roles within dental institutions. The scholarship honors Dr. Dominick P. DePaola, a prominent figure in dental education and research, and aims to continue his legacy of academic excellence and leadership.