Dermatology Career Development Awards support early career dermatology scientists researching melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, and early intervention to drive greater interest in these areas.
Funder: Melanoma Research Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Award amount and duration not specified
Summary: Supports early career dermatology scientists researching melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, and early intervention.
Key Information: The award remains listed among MRA’s grant mechanisms but is not included in the 2026–2027 RFP’s listed award categories.
The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) offers Dermatology Career Development Awards to drive greater interest in melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, and early intervention. The program supports early career scientists focused on dermatology, including junior faculty, clinical instructors, assistant professors, and board eligible or certified clinical fellows.
These awards sit within MRA’s broader research funding portfolio, which supports innovative, translational research intended to influence melanoma prevention, diagnosis, staging, and treatment in the near and intermediate future. The dermatology award’s specific emphasis is on prevention and identifying, diagnosing, and intervening early in the disease.