The ADAF awards program recognizes and supports promising oral health researchers, especially those who are working to expand access to quality dental care in underserved communities.
The Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award: RFP Opens May 1, 2024The Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award is given each year to recognize a promising individual whose leadership and research excellence has made a substantial contribution to public oral health. This annual $5,000 award, which honors researchers and leaders from diverse backgrounds, enables the winner to attend the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership. Funds may also support research focused on an oral health issue or challenge within an underserved population or community.
Eligible applicants must be a member of a diverse group that has been traditionally underrepresented. Applicant must be either a dental student, dentist, dentist pursuing graduate studies, dental resident enrolled in an accredited dental school education program, or an early-career dentist under the age of 40. Selection will be based on leadership skills that advance the dental profession through community engagement, service to the profession, and/or scientific advancement of oral public health. Members of under-represented communities are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is 11:59 pm CT on June 24, 2024. To apply, visit the online application portal found here. (Applicants will be taken to a third party website).
The Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award: RFP Opens June 28, 2024
The ADA Foundation Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award promotes and recognizes excellence in oral health research. This annual award provides $5,000 to a promising researcher focused on preventive dentistry.
Eligible candidates may be involved in basic, translational or clinical research. Award funds will enable the winning candidate to attend one or more scientific conferences to further their knowledge or skills or to present findings. Award funds can be used for expenses such as conference registration fees, travel expenses, meals and lodging.
Degree candidates must conduct oral health research in preventive dentistry while enrolled in one of the following degree programs at an eligible institution:
- D.D.S. or D.M.D.
- D.D.S./D.M.D. and Ph.D. dual degree
- Advanced Dental Education
- Ph.D. or equivalent
- M.P.H., M.S. or equivalent
- Foreign equivalent
Application deadline is 11:59 pm CT on September 16, 2024. To apply, visit the online application portal found here. (Applicants will be taken to a third party website).
For questions about the Awards, contact Tracey Schilligo, Professional Programs Manager at foundation@ada.org or 312.440.2763.