This grant funds early-career researchers for innovative basic or translational science on atopic dermatitis, supporting new discoveries in disease mechanisms and treatments.
Funder: American Skin Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total; one-year, non-renewable award; no indirect costs, salary, or travel allowed
Summary: Supports early-career investigators in dermatology or cutaneous biology for innovative research in atopic dermatitis.
Key Information: U.S.-based research only; strong preference for applicants under 45 and without major prior funding.
This award provides $100,000 in bridge funding to promising early-career researchers (instructor through associate professor) focused on advancing understanding and treatment of atopic dermatitis. The program aims to foster new discoveries in basic or translational science, prioritizing applicants who have not received significant prior research support. The award is intended to support career development and cultivate the next generation of leaders in dermatological research, with a strong emphasis on commitment to research in atopic dermatitis.