Medical Dermatology Career Development Award
Limited submission
The Medical Dermatology Career Development Award from the Dermatology Foundation supports early-career dermatologists researching severe and complex skin diseases to advance scientific and clinical knowledge.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (new application) | January 1, 2027 (renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year salary support for up to 2 years; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career dermatologists pursuing research and leadership in severe and complex skin diseases.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a primary appointment in dermatology and have completed a U.S. dermatology residency.
Description
The Medical Dermatology Career Development Award (CDA) from the Dermatology Foundation is designed to advance the careers of promising junior faculty dermatologists who focus on research and clinical leadership in severe and complex skin diseases. This award aims to foster the development of future intellectual leaders, educators, and clinical scholars who will become mentors and role models in the field. The CDA is intended for those whose research interests may not align with NIH K-series mechanisms but who are committed to patient-oriented research in medical dermatology. Projects may include hypothesis-driven research or systematic analyses of disease natural history, response to therapies, or outcomes in complex dermatologic conditions.
