PeDRA Research Grants
Forecasted
PeDRA Research Grants support individual investigators and teams studying childhood skin disease, funding early-stage research to build data, infrastructure, and collaborations for larger studies.
Funder: Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 over two years for larger projects, or up to $20,000 over one or two years for smaller projects
Summary: Supports early-stage childhood skin disease research that generates data, builds infrastructure, and fosters collaborations for larger studies.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent) and be eligible for grants through their host institution.
Description
The Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) runs this annual competitive program to support early-stage research on childhood skin diseases, including projects that lack preliminary data and are unlikely to receive funding elsewhere. The program responds to the substantial burden these diseases place on children, families, and health care providers, alongside limited effective treatments and slow research progress.
Grants support individual investigators and collaborative teams working toward PeDRA’s mission to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease. Beyond initial studies, the program aims to generate data, establish research infrastructure, and build collaborations that can support larger-scale studies with substantial patient impact. It also offers mentorship opportunities in grant preparation and project execution.
