The Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship is a three-year award for periodontists pursuing academic careers. 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. 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. The selection is based on the quality of the individual and his or her work in the academic field. The top three candidates will be chosen and must attend the AAP Annual Meeting, where they will be interviewed by the selection committee. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation for more information.