William Weston Career Development Award
The William Weston Career Development Award funds early-career pediatric dermatologists to conduct innovative, mentored research that advances the field and supports their development as independent clinician-scientists.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Due Dates: December 12, 2019 | September 19, 2024 | September 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per year for up to two years (maximum $80,000 total); direct costs only.
Summary: Supports early-career pediatric dermatologists with funding for research and professional development under senior mentorship.
Key Information: Applicants must be no more than seven years out of training and not recipients of another federally funded career development award.
Description
The William Weston Career Development Award is a competitive annual program co-sponsored by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). The award is designed to foster the professional growth of early-career pediatric dermatologists by supporting innovative research projects, career development, and mentorship. It aims to provide protected research time, resources, and expert guidance to help recipients establish themselves as independent clinician-scientists and position them for future funding from organizations such as the NIH or Dermatology Foundation.
