Dr. Clifton & Lois Dummett Fellowship
The Dr. Clifton & Lois Dummett Fellowship funds postdoctoral research or graduate study advancing oral health and social justice for underserved communities.
Funder: National Dental Association Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 one-time award; one fellowship awarded annually
Summary: Supports postdoctoral training or graduate study for leaders advancing oral health and social justice in under-resourced communities.
Description
The Dr. Clifton & Lois Dummett Fellowship is a highly competitive $10,000 postdoctoral award designed to support individuals pursuing advanced clinical training or graduate study in research, public health, administration, or law, with a focus on oral health. The fellowship honors the legacy of Dr. Clifton O. Dummett and Lois Doyle Dummett, recognizing emerging leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding scholarship, a commitment to social justice, and dedication to improving oral health in systematically under-resourced communities. Only one fellowship is awarded each year.
