Career Development Award
Career Development Award supports dermatology researchers studying inflammatory skin diseases in skin of color through clinical, translational, and basic research while developing future dermatology leaders.
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Funder: Skin of Color Society
Due Dates: October 5, 2026 (Applications open) | December 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for one year; use over two years by request; non-renewable
Summary: Supports clinical, translational, and basic research on inflammatory dermatologic diseases in skin of color while developing future dermatology leaders.
Key Information: Applicants must be SOCS members with a primary U.S. dermatology faculty appointment, within 12 years of completing postgraduate training.
Description
The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) Career Development Award supports research on inflammatory dermatologic diseases in skin of color, particularly areas needing further clinical, translational, and basic investigation. Basic science with clinical applications is included. The program combines support for research with career development, with the expectation that recipients will become leaders who help shape the future of dermatology.
The award emphasizes strong institutional support, mentorship, and a sustained commitment to dermatologic research in skin of color. Previously funded work includes studies of healthcare inequities in hidradenitis suppurativa, racial differences in vitiligo presentation and treatment response, and scarring alopecia in Black children and adolescents. The SOCS Research Committee reviews applications, recommends funding, and monitors the program.
