Medical Dermatology Career Development Award
This award funds mentored research and career development for early-career dermatologists studying severe medical dermatologic diseases.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application) | January 1, 2027 (CDA renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year salary support; renewable for up to 2 years (total: $150,000)
Summary: Supports early-career dermatologists in developing expertise and leadership in severe medical dermatologic diseases through mentored research and career development.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 12 years of MD/DO/MD-PhD or 8 years of PhD; prior federal PIs ineligible.
Description
The Medical Dermatology Career Development Award (CDA) is designed to foster the careers of early-stage dermatologists who aspire to become leaders, educators, and clinical scholars in the diagnosis and management of severe dermatologic diseases. The award supports mentored research and structured career development, enabling recipients to develop expertise in a focused area of medical dermatology. Projects may involve hypothesis-driven research or systematic analysis of disease natural history, treatment responses, or outcomes. Strong mentorship and institutional commitment are critical components of this award.
