The Dermatology Foundation's Dermatologic Surgery Career Development Award supports early-career surgeons in advancing research and leadership within dermatologic surgery.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 16, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | October 15, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | October 15, 2026 | January 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year for up to 2 years (total $150,000); non-renewable after 2 years; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career dermatologic surgeons in research, teaching, and leadership development to advance dermatologic surgery.
Key Information: Applicants must be junior faculty (up to Assistant Professor) with completed dermatology residency and at least 1 year of post-residency surgical training.
This award supports innovative research projects that further the field of dermatologic surgery and foster the development of early-career dermatologic surgeons as leaders, educators, and investigators. Eligible research areas include (but are not limited to) skin cancer management, surgical outcomes, Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstruction, wound healing, surgical complications, patient-reported outcomes, laser surgery, and noninvasive imaging. The program aims to nurture both research and leadership skills to drive progress in dermatologic surgery.