NEA Champion Grant
The NEA Champion Grant funds experienced researchers to pursue groundbreaking science that advances understanding, treatment, and prevention of eczema through innovative basic and translational research.
Funder: National Eczema Association
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 (direct costs only) for a 1-year project; competitive renewal for a second year possible.
Summary: Supports established investigators in conducting innovative, high-impact research advancing understanding, treatment, and prevention of eczema.
Description
The NEA Champion Grant, offered by the National Eczema Association, is designed to empower experienced researchers—either within or outside the eczema field—to conduct trail-blazing, high-impact studies related to eczema. The grant aims to advance cutting-edge basic and translational science, generate novel insights into eczema heterogeneity, foster innovations in clinical practice, reduce disease burden, and support prevention strategies. Data produced through this award are intended to serve as a foundation for larger-scale funding applications (e.g., NIH).
