Career Development Award
The Skin of Color Society's Career Development Award supports research by early-career faculty on inflammatory skin diseases in people with skin of color.
Funder: Skin of Color Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application) | October 15, 2024 (Sample/historical entry deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total, used over two years; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports research on inflammatory dermatologic diseases in skin of color and career development for early-career dermatology faculty.
Description
The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) Career Development Award provides up to $100,000 in project support over two years for research focused on inflammatory dermatologic diseases affecting individuals with skin of color. The award is intended to foster the next generation of leaders in dermatology by supporting innovative clinical, translational, and basic research in areas where knowledge gaps exist. Recipients are expected to present their research at the SOCS annual meeting and contribute findings to the Society’s newsletter, advancing dermatologic care and knowledge for skin of color populations.
