Women’s Health Career Development Award
This grant supports early-career researchers studying women’s health in dermatology, including hormonal and environmental effects on skin and diseases like lupus and scleroderma.
Funder: Dermatology Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (New CDA/Fellowship/Grant) | January 1, 2027 (CDA Renewal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 annual salary stipend; renewable for up to 2 years (maximum $150,000 total).
Summary: Supports early-career researchers investigating women’s health issues in dermatology, including hormonal and environmental impacts on skin and aging.
Key Information: Research must be conducted in the U.S. under an ACGME-approved dermatology department; strong institutional support required.
Description
The Women’s Health Career Development Award (CDA) from the Dermatology Foundation is designed to advance research in women’s health as it relates to dermatology. The award supports innovative projects addressing disorders that primarily affect women—such as lupus and scleroderma—as well as research into hormonal and environmental effects on skin and cutaneous aging. The program aims to foster the careers of junior investigators committed to skin research, helping them transition to established academic roles.
