Dermatologic Surgery Career Development Award
Supports early-career dermatologic surgeons in conducting innovative, clinically relevant research to advance dermatologic surgery and develop future academic leaders.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (New CDA/Fellowship/Grant applications) | January 1, 2027 (CDA renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year salary stipend for up to 2 years; renewal possible for a second year.
Summary: Supports early-career dermatologic surgeons in clinically relevant research and career development.
Key Information: Research must be U.S.-based and under ACGME-approved dermatology sponsorship.
Description
This award supports innovative, clinically relevant research projects in dermatologic surgery while fostering the research, teaching, and leadership skills of early-career dermatologic surgeons. Projects may address topics such as skin cancer, treatment outcomes, surgical techniques, Mohs surgery, wound healing, reconstruction, complications, patient-reported outcomes, laser surgery, and noninvasive imaging. The program aims to advance the field of dermatologic surgery and develop future leaders in academic dermatology.
