Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship Grant

Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Periodontology
Amount: US $30,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship, awarded by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, offers $30,000 ($10,000 annually for up to three years) to periodontists aiming for academic careers. Eligibility includes being a faculty member at an instructor or assistant level and having no more than ten years of affiliation with a degree-granting institution. The fellowship supports research and teaching in periodontology, enhancing educational opportunities in the field.

Overview

Mission Statement The mission of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is to improve the periodontal and general health of the public through increasing public and professional knowledge of periodontal diseases and their therapies, stimulating basic and clinical research to generate new knowledge, and enhancing educational programs at all levels to create opportunities in periodontal education and practice. Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship The fellowship is a $30,000 award ($10,000 per year, for up to 3 years) for periodontists pursuing academic careers.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates for the Fellowship must be either a full-time faculty member at the instructor, assistant, or associate level or a part-time faculty member.The candidate must be affiliated for 10 years or less with a degree-granting institution, and their career goal must be teaching and research in periodontology.Applications will be accepted only from candidates at U.S. institutions.

Ineligibility

The award is not intended to replace support that would normally have been provided by the recipient's institution. Annual payments shall not be made unless evidence of continued teaching as described in the award criteria is provided.