[Society for Pediatric Dermatology](https://pedsderm.net)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typically supports early-stage/pilot research; award size and duration vary by proposal.

Supports innovative research to advance understanding and care for pediatric skin diseases.

Forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD), through its Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA), offers competitive research grants to advance knowledge and care in pediatric dermatology. The program is designed to address the funding and research challenges associated with both rare and common skin diseases affecting children. PeDRA Research Grants provide financial support for early-stage studies that are unlikely to be funded elsewhere, aiming to generate preliminary data, establish research infrastructure, and foster collaborations that can lead to larger-scale, high-impact studies. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - PeDRA Research Grants typically support pilot or early-stage research projects. - Award size and duration may vary depending on the scope of the proposal. - Grants are intended to provide seed funding to generate data and support early-stage research, rather than large-scale or long-term funding. --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigators (PIs) must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent) and be eligible to apply for grants at their host institution. - PIs need not be trained in pediatric dermatology. - International applicants are welcome; U.S. citizenship or U.S.-based research is **not** required. - Both single investigator and collaborative/multi-institutional proposals are eligible. - Applicants may submit multiple proposals per cycle and may apply for other concurrent funding (with appropriate disclosure). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the PeDRA online portal. - Required materials typically include: - Cover letter (on institutional letterhead, addressing RFA goals and overlap/resubmission if applicable) - Layman’s summary and scientific abstract - Specific aims (1 page) - Full research proposal (addressing background, significance, objectives, methods, feasibility, future plans, and references) - Budget and budget justification (using NIH template) - Biosketches (NIH format, 5 pages max, for PI and co-investigators) - Letters of support (from co-investigators, collaborators, and department chair) - IRB/IACUC approval status (if applicable) - See the [PeDRA Grants and Fellowships Guidelines](https://pedraresearch.org/grants-fellowships-guidelines/) for detailed formatting and submission instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Indirect and departmental costs are **not** allowed. - Projects are expected to begin within six months of award notification. - Funds are disbursed as a single payment upon execution of the grant agreement. - Final project and financial reports are required within six weeks of project completion. - No-cost extensions (up to six months) may be requested if needed. - Public dissemination of results must acknowledge PeDRA and SPD support. --- ## External Links - [PeDRA Research Grants Program Overview](https://pedsderm.net/grants-awards/pedra-research-grants) - [PeDRA Grants & Fellowships Main Page](https://pedraresearch.org/pedra-grants-and-fellowships/) - [PeDRA Grants and Fellowships Guidelines](https://pedraresearch.org/grants-fellowships-guidelines/) - [Application Portal](https://pedsderm.net/grants-awards/authenticate/) - [Contact SPD](https://pedsderm.net/about/contact-spd/) - [Contact PeDRA](https://pedraresearch.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |--------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) | info@pedsderm.net | (317) 202-0224 | [SPD Contact Page](https://pedsderm.net/about/contact-spd/) | | PeDRA Grants Program | grants.pedraresearch@gmail.com | — | [PeDRA Contact Page](https://pedraresearch.org/contact-us/) |

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