ADEA Council of Students, Residents and Fellows/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Junior Faculty Award
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For Students
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For Leadership Institute Fellows
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Purpose
ADEA, in partnership with the ADEA Council of Students, Residents and Fellows (ADEA COSRF) and Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recognizes outstanding junior faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service, and a strong commitment to advancing oral health education.
Overview
The ADEA COSRF/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Junior Faculty Award recognizes early-career faculty who are making meaningful contributions to academic dentistry through excellence in teaching, research and service.
Junior faculty represent a vital group of educators who help shape the future of oral health education. Their contributions are essential, yet underrecognized. This award acknowledges their accomplishments while elevating awareness of the importance of supporting early-career faculty.
Recipients are recognized by ADEA and its partners for their dedication, innovation and impact within their institutions and the broader academic community. The selected recipient receives a $2,500 award to support and enhance their teaching, research and service efforts and is recognized at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition.
Why Apply?
This award provides an opportunity to:
- Gain recognition at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition among peers and leaders in oral health education;
- Highlight your impact in teaching, research and service; and
- Strengthen your professional portfolio within academic dentistry.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must:
- Hold a full-time faculty position with a primary teaching appointment in a predoctoral, allied or advanced dental educational program at an ADEA Member Institution;
- Have no more than five years in their current faculty appointment;
- Have no more than five years of experience in academia;
- Be an ADEA Individual Member;
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service; and
- Demonstrate a commitment to supporting a positive and student-centered learning environment.
Eligibility FAQ
Applicants must be nominated through their institution, typically through an ADEA Chapter or an institutional review process that includes student representation.
The form must be completed and submitted by the institution’s ADEA COSRF representative or a student committee member.
The letter must be submitted by the designated nominator (e.g., committee chair, department chair or program director) through the application process.
Yes. Institutions without an ADEA Chapter may establish a nomination review committee or use an existing committee that includes student representation.
Yes. Applicants may submit their application before all materials are received; however, all required materials must be submitted by the deadline for the application to be considered complete.
Nomination Process
Candidates are first identified and recognized at their home institutions or programs. This process is typically coordinated through the local ADEA Chapter.
If an ADEA Chapter does not exist, institutions are encouraged to establish a nomination review process. This may include creating a Junior Faculty Award nomination review committee comprised of ADEA COSRF representative(s), ADEA Council of Faculties or Council of Allied Dental Program Directors representative(s) and the Dean, or convening an existing committee that includes a student representative.
Application Process Checklist
The following items must be submitted using the ADEA online application process:
- Student Nomination Form
A completed Student Nomination Form submitted by the institution’s ADEA COSRF representative or student committee member, describing the applicant’s contribution to teaching, research and service. Applicants will provide the name and email address of the student representative in the online application. The student representative will receive instructions for submitting the form. - Letter of Nomination
A letter from the chair of the institution’s Junior Faculty Award Nomination Committee (or an existing committee that includes a student representative), department chair or program director. Applicants will provide the name and email address of the nominator in the online application. The nominator will receive instructions for submitting the form. - Personal Statement
A statement describing the applicant’s philosophy of teaching, research and service, and their contributions to the mission of the dental school or allied dental program. - Curriculum vitae
A current curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant academic and professional experience. - Authorized Institutional Signature
A signature from the authorized signatory (dental school dean or allied dental program director) on the ADEA Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships Application form.
NOTE: Application information will be pulled from your ADEA profile. Please ensure your profile is current prior to submission by going to MyAdea.
Application Timeline
| Stage | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Application Portal Opens | July 1 |
| Application Deadline | Sept. 1 |
| Application Review | September – November |
| Recipient Selection Notification | No later than Dec. 6 |
| Recipient Recognition | 2027 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition (following selection) |
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted online by Sept. 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Notification Date and Award Announcement
All applicants will be notified of their application status by Dec. 6 each year. The selected recipient will be formally recognized at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition following the selection cycle.
2026
Dr. Zaid Badr, Marquette University School of Dentistry
2025
Dr. Ivy Lin, University of Washington School of Dentistry
2024
Dr. Chenshuang Li, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
2023
Prof. Emily Ludwig, Old Dominion University College of Health Sciences School of Dental Hygiene
2022
Dr. Lorel Burns, NYU College of Dentistry
2021
Dr. Jacqueline Burgette, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
2020
Dr. Karren Komitas, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
2019
Dr. Faizan Kabani, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Caruth School of Dental Hygiene
2018
Dr. Edmund Khoo, New York University College of Dentistry
2017
Dr. Jennifer Perkins, University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
2016
Dr. Georgios Maroulakos, Marquette University School of Dentistry
2015
Dr. Amy C. Killeen, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
2014
Dr. Anita Joy, Southern Illinois University
2013
Dr. Jompobe Vuthiganon, Medical University of South Carolina
2012
Dr. Sophia Saeed, University of California, San Francisco
2011
Dr. Berna Saglik, University of Michigan
2010
Dr. Natasha Flake, University of Washington
2009
Dr. Lee Warren Boushell, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2008
Dr. Paul S. Tiwana, University of Louisville
2007
Dr. Sharon Lanning, Virginia Commonwealth University
2006
Dr. Susan Hyde, University of California, San Francisco
2005
Dr. Swee-Chian Tan, University of Iowa
2004
Dr. Andres Pinto, University of Pennsylvania
Questions
For any questions, please contact the ADEA Office of Learning at ProfessionalDevelopment@adea.org.