Public Health Career Development Award
Supports early-career dermatology researchers pursuing innovative public health research in areas like policy, epidemiology, outcomes, and teledermatology, with a focus on underserved populations.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (New CDA full application) | January 1, 2027 (CDA renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year salary support for up to 2 years; renewable annually.
Summary: Supports early-career dermatology researchers developing public health-focused careers and projects, including health policy, epidemiology, outcomes, and teledermatology.
Description
The Public Health Career Development Award (CDA) from the Dermatology Foundation is designed to foster the establishment and advancement of public health careers within dermatology. This award supports early-career investigators undertaking research in diverse public health topics such as health care policy, epidemiology, outcomes research, comparative effectiveness, information systems, teledermatology, and other areas relevant to dermatologic public health. Projects addressing health issues affecting minority and underserved populations are especially encouraged. The program aims to cultivate innovation and leadership in public health research and enable recipients to build a track record for future major federal grant applications.
