Research Grants - Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
The Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types Research Grants support scientific and clinical research into the causes, treatments, and potential cures for ichthyosis and related skin disorders.
Funder: Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Progress report for one-year awards) | May 2027 (Full grant application) | November 2027 (Final progress report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for one year; renewable for a second year with demonstrated progress and available funds.
Summary: Supports high-impact basic and clinical research on the causes, treatments, and potential cures for ichthyosis and related skin types.
Description
The Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST) Research Grants program is designed to stimulate impactful scientific and clinical research into ichthyosis and related skin types (epidermal differentiation disorders, or EDDs). The program welcomes projects in basic science (such as keratinocyte biology, genetics, skin inflammation, and itch mechanisms) as well as clinical research (including improved diagnosis, treatments, and quality of life for affected individuals). The goal is to accelerate advances in understanding, managing, and ultimately curing these rare skin conditions, with an emphasis on projects that can evolve into sustainable research initiatives.
