Public Health Career Development Award
The Public Health Career Development Award from the Dermatology Foundation supports early-career researchers advancing public health-focused dermatology research in policy, epidemiology, outcomes, and teledermatology.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation (https://dermatologyfoundation.org)
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (New CDA applications) | January 1, 2027 (CDA renewals)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year for up to 2 years (salary support for junior faculty)
Summary: Supports early-career dermatology researchers establishing or advancing public health-focused research careers in areas such as policy, epidemiology, outcomes, and teledermatology.
Description
This award from the Dermatology Foundation provides early-career support for dermatologists and researchers aiming to build careers in public health as it relates to dermatology. Projects can address a broad range of public health topics, including health care policy, epidemiological studies, outcomes research, comparative effectiveness, information systems, and teledermatology. The intent is to foster innovative research that advances dermatologic care and public health outcomes at a population level.
