ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence Program

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. Junior faculty are encouraged to apply.
 
• Be an ADEA Individual Member.
 
• Receive prior approval from their dean or program director supporting their application and full participation in the program if selected.
 
• Have authored or co-authored at least one article in a peer-reviewed journal within the past five years.
 
• Have a proposed research project that has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval or been deemed IRB exempt.

Application Process Checklist

The following items must be submitted using the ADEA online application process:

1. Nomination Letter
   The application must include a letter of nomination from the applicant’s dean or program director describing how participation in the program would benefit both the applicant and the institution. The letter must also confirm the institution’s support of the applicant’s participation, including continuation of salary and fringe benefits during the program year.
   
   The applicant will provide the name and email address of the nominator in the online application. The nominator will receive an email from Dr. Precious Ettah at ettahp@adea.org with instructions for uploading the letter.
 
2. Reference Letter
   The application must also include a letter of reference from an individual who will serve as the applicant’s mentor (may be a department/program chair) describing how the mentor will support the applicant’s research and professional development during the program.
   
   The applicant will provide the name and email address of the mentor in the online application. The mentor will receive an email from Dr. Precious Ettah, ettahp@adea.org, with instructions for uploading the letter.
 
3. Research summary (one page, maximum)
   The application must include a summary describing the proposed research project, including the project title, purpose of the study, background, significance, problem statement, research question(s) and proposed methodology.
   
   Applicants are encouraged to describe how the project relates to academic dentistry, health professions education or faculty development.
 
4. Curriculum Vitae
   In the application, include a current curriculum vitae highlighting relevant scholarly work and publications.
 
5. A personal statement (two pages, maximum)
   The application must include a personal statement addressing the following:
   • How does participation in this program align with your personal and professional goals?
   • How does your proposed research project contribute to academic dentistry, health professions education or faculty development?
   • How do you plan to leverage insights through the program to benefit your institution, ADEA and ADEA members?
 
6. IRB Verification
   In the application, include documentation confirming the proposed research project has received IRB approval or has been deemed IRB exempt by the applicant’s institution. Acceptable documentation includes an IRB approval document or an exemption letter.

Application Timeline

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

All applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee. A small group of finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual interview as part of the review process.

All applicants will be notified of their application status by Dec. 6 each year. The selected ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence will be formally recognized at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition following the selection cycle.