Awards
AADOCR Gert Quigley Government Affairs Fellowship
This public policy fellowship is designed to familiarize graduate-level students with the federal legislative process in the context of dental, oral, and craniofacial research and the oral health care delivery system. Through this unique learning experience, students have the opportunity to learn about federal policymaking, work on projects to advance the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) policy priorities and meet with members of the scientific research and public health communities in Washington, D.C.
Award Prize/Recognition
- Eight-week fellowship in Washington, D.C.
- $6,000 stipend for living expenses
- Two additional paid trips to Washington, D.C.
Key Dates
Applications Open:
Sep 01, 2025
Applications Closed:
Jan 31, 2026
Eligibility
- Must be a member of the AADOCR National Student Research Group (NSRG); and
- a D.M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D., or dual degree student.
The Gert Quigley Fellowship program consists of:
- A one-year appointment to the AADOCR Government Affairs Committee, which advises the AADOCR Board of Directors and staff on federal policy issues that impact the dental, oral, and craniofacial research community.
- A guided research and advocacy professional development program for six to eight weeks at AADOCR headquarters in Alexandria, VA. A stipend for living expenses is provided.
- Two paid trips to Washington, D.C. in the spring and fall to attend Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill and Government Affairs Committee meetings.
- Acting as government affairs liaison to the AADOCR National Student Research Group (NSRG)
Application
2025 Recipient
Lauren Kress, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
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