Physician Scientist Career Development Award
This award supports early-career physician scientists in U.S. dermatology departments as they conduct innovative, clinically relevant research to advance the understanding and treatment of skin diseases.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application) | January 1, 2027 (CDA renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 annual salary stipend, renewable for up to 3 years; institutional supplementation allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career physician scientists in clinical dermatology as they transition from fellowship to established investigator roles.
Key Information: Research must be conducted in the U.S. at an ACGME-accredited dermatology department; federal PI status disqualifies applicants.
Description
The Physician Scientist Career Development Award from the Dermatology Foundation is designed to support the academic career of physician scientists committed to clinical dermatology. This award assists recipients in their transition from fellowship to established investigator, fostering significant creativity in clinically relevant research. The program aims to cultivate leaders in clinical dermatology research who will advance the understanding and treatment of skin diseases. Awardees receive salary support and are expected to conduct innovative research within an ACGME-accredited dermatology department in the United States.
