Pilot Grants
The Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types Pilot Grants fund one-year innovative research projects to advance understanding and treatment of ichthyosis and related skin disorders.
Funder: Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Final report for prior year awards) | March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Progress report) | May 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for a one-year, non-renewable project.
Summary: Supports innovative, one-year pilot research projects on ichthyosis and related skin types, especially those led by early-career investigators.
Description
The Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST) offers Pilot Grants to foster new research ideas and generate preliminary data that can lead to larger, more comprehensive studies focused on ichthyosis and related epidermal differentiation disorders. These one-year, non-renewable grants are designed to support straightforward projects that can produce clear results within the award period. Priority is given to clinical research and to early-career principal investigators who are new to the field. The program aims to advance understanding, treatment, and potential cures for ichthyosis and related skin types.
