Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program for Assistant/Associate Deans and Department Chairs Aspiring for Future Deanship
The Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program offers a tuition-free, in-person leadership development experience for mid-career dental faculty preparing for future academic leadership roles.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (application portal opens) | September 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 10 tuition-free spots for a 3-day in-person leadership program; travel, hotel, and some meals not included.
Summary: Tuition-free leadership development program for mid-career dental faculty (Assistant/Associate Deans or Department Chairs) aspiring to future deanships.
Key Information: Nomination by dean required; program is restricted to full-time U.S. dental faculty with at least 2 years in a qualifying leadership role.
Description
The Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program, supported by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the generosity of Dr. Rick Workman and his wife, provides a unique, tuition-free leadership development opportunity for promising mid-career dental faculty. The goal is to prepare Assistant/Associate Deans and Department Chairs for future deanships and higher education leadership roles in academic dentistry. The program consists of a three-day, in-person intensive meeting at The Carolina Inn on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. Selected participants will engage in skill-building, networking, and leadership training designed to advance their careers and impact academic dental institutions.
