Physician Scientist Career Development Award
Limited submission
The Physician Scientist Career Development Award from the Dermatology Foundation supports early-career physician-scientists in clinical dermatology as they launch independent research careers.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (New applications) | January 1, 2027 (Renewals)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year for up to 2 years (salary support only; may be institutionally supplemented)
Summary: Supports physician-scientists in clinical dermatology transitioning from fellowship to independent research careers through salary support and career development.
Key Information: All research must be U.S.-based; only one new application per institution per cycle.
Description
The Physician Scientist Career Development Award (CDA) from the Dermatology Foundation is designed to foster the academic careers of physician-scientists dedicated to clinical dermatology. This highly competitive award provides junior faculty with crucial salary support as they transition from fellowship to independent research, emphasizing creative and clinically relevant research that advances dermatologic science and patient care. Recipients are expected to demonstrate significant creativity and commitment to skin research, with strong institutional support and mentorship.
