ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships fund ten dental faculty to attend an advanced leadership development program by the American Dental Education Association.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 10 tuition-free scholarships for the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program (value: full program tuition; travel/lodging not included)
Summary: Provides ten mid-career dental faculty with tuition-free access to the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program to support leadership development for future academic roles.
Key Information: Nomination by dean required; applicants must be full-time U.S. dental faculty in leadership roles.
Description
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships are designed to prepare promising mid-career dental faculty for future leadership roles within academic dentistry, including potential deanships. Through the generosity of Dr. Rick Workman and his wife, ten tuition-free spots are awarded annually for the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program. This intensive, three-day, in-person program focuses on advanced leadership skills and knowledge essential for academic advancement. The initiative is part of a broader leadership development trajectory championed by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
