This fellowship supports early-career U.S. dermatologists with mentored research training in cutaneous biology and disease to foster future leaders in academic and clinical dermatology.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 annual salary stipend; one year, with rare competitive renewal possible
Summary: Supports early-career dermatologists in the U.S. with mentored research training to advance academic and clinical dermatology.
Key Information: Not open to faculty (Assistant Professor or above); must devote ≥50% of time to research.
The Dermatologist Investigator Research Fellowship from the Dermatology Foundation provides early-career dermatologists with a $35,000 annual salary stipend to support mentored research training in cutaneous biology and disease. The fellowship is designed to foster the development of future leaders in academic and clinical dermatology by enabling recipients to dedicate significant effort to research under the guidance of established mentors. Research must be conducted within the United States in an ACGME-approved dermatology department or division.