ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships support mid-career dental faculty with tuition-free, in-person leadership training to prepare them for future academic leadership roles.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline for ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships)
Funding Amounts: 10 tuition-free spots for the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program; covers program tuition only (travel, lodging, and some meals not included).
Summary: Scholarships provide mid-career dental faculty with tuition-free access to a leadership development program aimed at preparing future deans and academic leaders.
Key Information: Only full-time U.S. dental faculty who are ADEA members and nominated by their dean are eligible.
Description
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships are designed to support the professional growth of promising mid-career dental faculty by offering 10 tuition-free spots in the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program. Sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and made possible by the generosity of Dr. Rick Workman and his wife, this initiative aims to prepare future leaders and potential deans in academic dentistry through an intensive, in-person leadership development experience.
The program consists of a three-day, in-person meeting at The Carolina Inn, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership skills and academic advancement.
