Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin, DDS, MPH Research Fund Application

This fund will provide an annual $10,000 award for research at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, with a preference for research relating to health policy, health services, or pediatric dentistry. Expenses may include, but are not limited to, research seed grants for faculty, fellowships and stipend awards for predoctoral and postdoctoral research, and awards for basic science research.

Deadline

The application will be made available on September 1st of each year and will close on October 31st of the same year with awards announced in early to mid-December.

Background

Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin was a GSDM clinical professor of health policy & health services research, a Fulbright Scholar, and an expert on dental public health as it relates to children’s oral health both nationally and internationally. This fund was started by Dr. Shenkin’s brother, Todd Shenkin, after Dr. Shenkin’s passing to help inspire more dental students/residents to pursue research in the areas that his brother worked in and was passionate about.

Eligibility

All faculty, students, and residents are encouraged to apply. Applications should be team-based. This may consist of:

• Faculty alone (e.g., junior faculty being mentored by a more senior colleague)
• Faculty and postdoctoral residents and/or predoctoral students

All projects must include a GSDM faculty mentor/supervisor.

Award: $10,000

Allowable expenses:

• Travel specifically related to the project (e.g. conferences)
• Consulting services (transcription, statistical analysis)
• Recruitment costs/Participant remuneration
• Lab supplies
• Student/Resident Stipends (eligible students only)

Non-allowable expenses:

• Faculty salaries

Click here to download a budget sheet template and example (Excel)

If you have questions regarding this application or are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please email cdargue@bu.edu.