The ADEA COSRF/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Junior Faculty Award honors outstanding junior dental faculty for excellence in teaching, research, and service in dental education.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates: September 10, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 one-time award; recipient recognized at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding junior faculty in dental education for excellence in teaching, research, or service.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; all materials must be submitted online by the deadline.
This award honors exceptional junior faculty in dental and oral health education who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. Offered by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) in partnership with the ADEA Council of Students, Residents, and Fellows and Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the program provides a $2,500 award to support the recipient's professional contributions. Awardees are recognized at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, providing national visibility among academic dental professionals.