Dr. Clifton & Lois Dummett Fellowship
This fellowship supports post-doctoral scholars advancing oral health and social justice in under-resourced communities through advanced training or graduate study.
Funder: National Dental Association Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (applications open, projected) | May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 one-time post-doctoral award; one fellowship awarded annually.
Summary: Supports post-doctoral scholars advancing oral health and social justice in under-resourced communities through advanced training or graduate study.
Description
This fellowship honors Dr. Clifton O. Dummett—a pioneering dental educator, social justice advocate, and historian—and his wife, Lois Doyle Dummett. The award supports post-doctoral candidates pursuing advanced clinical training or graduate study in research, public health, administration, or law. It is designed for emerging leaders who exhibit academic excellence, a commitment to social justice, and a dedication to improving oral health in systematically under-resourced communities. The fellowship recognizes those who aspire to follow Dr. Dummett's legacy of advocacy, scholarship, and service in dentistry.
