William Weston Career Development Award
Forecasted
The William Weston Career Development Award supports an early-career pediatric dermatologist’s mentored research study, helping them advance pediatric dermatology and build a long-term research career.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per year for up to two years
Summary: Supports an early-career pediatric dermatologist conducting an innovative research study with a senior mentor.
Key Information: Applicants must be no more than seven years out of training.
Description
The William Weston Career Development Award, also called the Weston Pediatric Dermatology CDA, is an annual award jointly supported by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). It supports one early-career pediatric dermatologist conducting an innovative research study under the direction of a senior mentor.
The award is intended to provide protected research time, resources, and expert mentorship for a clinician scientist. PeDRA and SPD aim to support both pediatric dermatology research and researchers, helping the recipient build a long-term career in the field and pursue future funding.
