Dr. Bessie Delaney Fellowship — $10,000 Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Female Applicants Only)

About this program

The National Dental Association Foundation offers the Dr. Bessie Delaney Fellowship, a $10,000 post‑doctoral award supporting female candidates pursuing advanced clinical dental specialty training or advanced studies in research, public health, administration, or law, with an emphasis on improving oral health for African American and other systematically under‑resourced communities. Applicants must be female U.S. citizens or permanent residents and active NDA members who demonstrate a commitment to addressing oral health disparities. Required materials include an official dental school transcript, CV, professional photo, letter of request describing the program and intended use of funds, a written narrative (≤500 words), a Program Director nomination letter, documentation of program cost and stipend (if any), two letters of recommendation (one from a current professor other than the Program Director), and a completed Photo and Video Release Form; awardees must supply a quotation and a 30‑second video within 30 days for possible NDAF use. Applications are noted as opening March 1 and closing at midnight May 31 (no year specified).