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Johnson Dental Public Health Fund

Funding for Community Service Programs

Grant Information

Purpose: To promote oral health in Indiana through public health service, teaching and research
Eligibility: Indiana University students and faculty affiliated with dental education 
Criteria:

Preference will be given to:

  • Community based projects which involve dental, dental hygiene, dental laboratory technology or dental assisting students
  • Projects which advance one or more of the Healthy People 2010 Oral Health Objectives. (Request copies from program director)
Amount of funding available: Up to $3,500 may be awarded annually in one or more grants that can begin at any time of the year
Application deadline: There is no deadline; applications may be submitted at any time. 
Review process: Applications may be submitted to the Division of Community Dentistry and will be reviewed by DCD faculty. Applicants will be contacted by mail with notification of a decision or a request for further information following the ensuing approval of the Dean of  IUSD (when granting of a monetary award is recommended by the committee).
Application Format

Please respond to the following questions in four, or fewer, single-spaced typewritten pages:
  • Name of applicant(s)
  • Address and telephone number of contact person
  • Date application is submitted
  • Professional / academic affiliation(s) and role(s)
  • Title of project
  • Brief description of project
    • Goals/objectives (please itemize)
    • Population to be affected and/or involved
    • Methods to be used to accomplish objectives
    • Other personnel/agencies/institutions participating
    • Evaluation / Assessment criteria (basis for determining success of program)
  • Starting date (proposed)
  • Completion date (proposed)
  • Amount of funding requested and list of budgeted items

Contact

Karen M. Yoder, PhD, MSD
Director - Civic Engagement and Health Policy

(317) 278-7872 (Office Phone)
(260) 413-7462 (Mobile)
(317) 278-7873 (Fax)