ADEA/AADOCR/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Dr. Dominick P. DePaola Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute – Endodontics Scholar
Forecasted
The ADEA/AADOCR/Colgate-Palmolive Dr. Dominick P. DePaola Scholar grant supports dental educators’ research-based leadership training through the ADEA Leadership Institute.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 stipend for tuition and fees for participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute (single-year award)
Summary: Supports dental educators' participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute to foster research-driven academic leadership in honor of Dr. Dominick P. DePaola.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time dental school faculty with ADEA and AADOCR membership and demonstrated leadership potential.
Description
This scholarship, established through a partnership among the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), AADOCR, and Colgate-Palmolive Co., honors Dr. Dominick P. DePaola’s legacy by supporting the leadership development of dental educators. The award provides a $15,000 stipend to cover tuition and fees for participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute—a prestigious, yearlong program designed to prepare faculty for significant leadership roles in academic dentistry. Through immersive training, mentorship, and exposure to best practices, awardees develop skills in academic leadership, organizational change, and innovation in dental curricula, ultimately advancing research, policy, and systemic improvements within dental education.
