DF Skin of Color Society Collaborative Mid-career Research Award
Supports mid-career researchers advancing scientific understanding of dermatological issues in skin of color populations to promote health equity.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per year for up to 3 years (maximum $300,000 total); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports mid-career researchers advancing knowledge of dermatological issues in skin of color populations.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via the DF Mid-Career Research Award Portal by 11:59 PM CST on the due date.
Description
This award, established through a collaboration between the Dermatology Foundation and the Skin of Color Society and sponsored by Sanofi-Regeneron, supports outstanding mid-career investigators engaged in basic, clinical, or translational research. The primary goal is to fund hypothesis-driven projects that generate new knowledge and expand the understanding of dermatological issues affecting skin of color, with a broader aim to promote health equity and address healthcare disparities in dermatology. Projects must be unique to this award and are expected to span three years.
