Teaching is a noble profession that bridges the past and prepares the future. The mission of the Dugoni Faculty Award is to support faculty members who teach in dental programs affiliated with California’s dental schools.

Thank you for expressing interest in the CDA Foundation and its scholarship program. We appreciate you applying for our services which are available to benefit people who want to improve the oral health of all Californians.

Prior to beginning the online application process, please scan the following supporting documents and have them ready to upload as attachments (Word, Excel, PDF, etc.) to this application when prompted to do so later:

• Letter(s) of recommendation;
• Proof of employment – pay stub, letter from supervisor, etc.; and
• Curriculum Vitae or professional summary (3 pages maximum).

During this application process, you will need to answer the questions by typing text, checking boxes/buttons, and where prompted, upload/download documents as attachments to this online application. All requested file uploads and downloads are required to complete your application. Once we have received your application, an automated receipt confirmation will be sent to you at the e-mail address provided below. Good luck!

Submission Criteria

• Complete online application, attaching all supporting documents, and submit online.
• Approval from CDA Foundation staff is required prior to accepting e-mailed applications. If you are experiencing difficulties submitting the online application, please contact the CDA Foundation staff via e-mail at jolene.murray@cda.org to request an alternative submission method and a Word document of the grant application will be sent to you for completion.

Incomplete applications are ineligible to receive an award.