The Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant funds clinical and translational research to advance understanding, treatment, and prevention of pediatric eczema, supported by the National Eczema Association.
Funder: National Eczema Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (full application submission deadline; projected, must be received by 5:00 p.m. PDT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (direct costs only) for a one-year, non-renewable project; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early and mid-career investigators conducting clinical or translational research to advance understanding, treatment, and prevention of pediatric eczema.
Key Information: Applicants may not hold current R-level NIH (or equivalent) funding as PI/Co-PI; international applicants eligible.
This grant, a partnership between the National Eczema Association (NEA) and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA), aims to accelerate impactful research improving the health and quality of life for children affected by eczema. The program is designed for early and mid-career investigators and supports clinical or translational projects with broad applicability, patient-centered focus, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Priority areas include understanding eczema heterogeneity, innovative clinical care, reducing disease burden, and prevention strategies.