ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships support mid-career dental faculty with tuition-free, research-based leadership training from the American Dental Education Association.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: 10 tuition-free scholarships for the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program; covers program tuition only (travel, hotel, and some meals not included).
Summary: Tuition-free leadership development opportunity for mid-career dental faculty aspiring to future deanships.
Key Information: Nomination by dean required; open to full-time U.S. dental faculty who are ADEA members.
Description
The ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships provide 10 tuition-free spots for promising mid-career dental faculty to participate in the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program. This initiative is designed to support the leadership development of dental educators who aspire to future deanships or other senior academic roles. The program features a three-day, in-person meeting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a curriculum focused on advanced leadership skills, mentorship, and preparation for higher education leadership. Tuition is fully covered by the scholarship, but recipients are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and some meal expenses.
