ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence Program
Forecasted
The ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence Program funds a year-long research and leadership project for oral health educators through the American Dental Education Association.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 stipend for a year-long research and leadership development project
Summary: Supports an oral health educator in academic dentistry to conduct research and participate in leadership development for one year.
Key Information: IRB approval/exemption and institutional support are required at application.
Description
The ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence Program provides a unique, year-long opportunity for an oral health educator to pursue a research project while engaging in leadership development and professional networking through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). The program is designed to foster innovation, scholarship, and leadership within academic dentistry, supporting educators in advancing their professional growth and contributing to the broader field of dental education.
Scholars receive a $15,000 stipend to support their research and participation in program activities, including engagement with ADEA leadership and a one-week visit to ADEA headquarters in Washington, DC. The experience is tailored to the scholar’s academic interests and professional goals, with structured monthly check-ins, mentorship by senior ADEA staff, and opportunities to present research findings at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition.
