The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships support mid-career dental faculty with intensive, tuition-free leadership training to prepare them for future academic leadership roles.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates: September 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: Tuition-free participation for 10 mid-career dental faculty in the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program; travel and accommodations not included.
Summary: Supports promising mid-career dental faculty with tuition-free leadership development to prepare for future deanships.
Key Information: Nomination by dean and ADEA membership required; only full-time U.S. dental faculty eligible.
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships provide ten tuition-free spots for promising mid-career dental faculty to participate in the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program. This initiative, supported by Dr. Rick Workman and his wife, is designed as a key step in preparing participants for future deanship roles in dental education. The program offers a structured, three-day, in-person leadership development experience focused on advancing the next generation of dental academic leaders.