Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award
The Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award supports third-year periodontal residents beginning academic careers in teaching and research in the U.S.
Funder: American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline for the Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 one-time award; supports third-year periodontal residents beginning academic careers.
Summary: Supports third-year periodontal residents committed to academic periodontology with financial assistance as they begin teaching and research roles.
Key Information: Indirect costs not allowed; award cannot replace institutional support.
Description
The Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award is designed to encourage the next generation of academic leaders in periodontology. It provides financial support to advanced periodontal residents—specifically those in their third year—who are committed to launching full-time teaching and research careers in the United States. The award is intended as a supplement to, not a replacement for, institutional salary or support and aims to ease the transition into academic roles for new educators in the field.
