The ADEA/ADEA COSRF/Colgate Junior Faculty Award honors early-career dental faculty for excellence and promise in research, teaching, and service at ADEA Member Institutions.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 one-time award to support teaching, research, or service activities
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding junior dental faculty demonstrating excellence and promise in teaching, research, or service at ADEA Member Institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated through their institution and meet strict eligibility criteria.
This award, presented by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) in partnership with the ADEA Council of Students, Residents, and Fellows (COSRF) and Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., honors exceptional junior faculty in dental education. It is designed to encourage and support early-career educators who have made significant contributions to teaching, research, and service within their institutions and the broader academic community. The recipient receives a $2,500 award to enhance their professional activities and is recognized at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition.