Pediatric Dermatology Career Development Award
Limited submission
The Pediatric Dermatology Career Development Award funds early-career researchers studying skin diseases in children, supporting their path to independent research in pediatric dermatology.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application) | November 1, 2026 (CDA renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year for up to 2 years (new awards); $55,000/year for up to 3 years (renewals prior to 2026); salary stipend only, no indirect costs
Summary: Supports early-career physician-scientists and junior faculty conducting research on dermatologic diseases in infants and children.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 12 years of terminal degree (MD, DO, MD/PhD), have completed U.S. dermatology and pediatric dermatology training, and hold a junior faculty position.
Description
The Pediatric Dermatology Career Development Award, offered by the Dermatology Foundation in collaboration with the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, provides early-career support for junior faculty committed to research and scholarship in pediatric dermatology. The program aims to foster the next generation of intellectual leaders, educators, clinical scholars, and translational investigators focused on dermatologic diseases affecting infants and children. Funding is intended to help recipients establish independent research careers and generate preliminary data for future federal grant applications.
