I have compiled a list of available grants whose deadlines have not
passed. While I imagine that many of these links will be useful some
may deal with a specific area of dermatology that you are not working
with i.e. cutaneous oncology, etc. I have listed the grants with a
brief description as well as the award amount and a link to the
application or information section of their website. The grants vary
in value from $50,000 to simple research stipends that are
considerably less lucrative. The grant criteria also varies however
all the grants listed are available to individuals (as opposed to
institutions). At the bottom of the list I have included some
relevant links to articles and grant aggregators.
The American Skin Association has several available grants (listed
below):
<a href="<a href="http://www.skinassn.org/research.htm">http://www.skinassn.org/research.htm</a>"><a href="http://www.skinassn.org/research.htm">http://www.skinassn.org/research.htm</a></a>
Research Scientist Scholar Awards - $50,000
Purpose:
To support young physician/scientists working in the field of
dermatology and cutaneous biology at a time when support is critical
in their career development.
Requirements:
Candidates must be under the age of 40 before 6/30/03 and work
full-time in a department of dermatology with a rank of assistant or
associate professor.
Deadline:
October 1, 2002 (for 2003 awards)
Past Support:
Ten scientists have been supported thus far in the fields of
Epidermolysis Bullosa, gene therapy for malignant melanoma,
inflammation of the skin, skin cancer, childhood disease and
disfigurement, stem cell and hair research.
Categorical Disease Research Grants - $15,000
Purpose:
For support of new or ongoing research/clinical investigations in Skin
Cancer/Melanoma, Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Childhood
Skin Diseases/Disfigurement and Health Service/Quality of Life/Outcome
Studies.
Requirements:
Applicants working actively in the areas related to dermatology. Funds
may be used for support of a new or ongoing research/clinical
investigation project. No specific age requirements.
Deadline:
October 1, 2002 (for 2003 grants)
Past Support:
First awarded in year 2000. Eleven scientists have been supported for
research targeting psoriasis, skin cancer, melanoma, vitiligo,
childhood disease, and two scientists for epidemiology, health
services and quality of life.
Health Services/Quality of Life/Outcome Studies
Grant - $15,000
Purpose:
For support of research targeting Health Services/Quality of
Life/Outcome Studies.
Requirements:
Applicants should be working actively in the areas related to
dermatology. Funds may be used for support of a new or ongoing
research/clinical investigation project. No specific age requirements.
Deadline:
October 1, 2002 (for 2003 grants)
Rosacea.org grant application (amount not specified)
<a href="<a href="http://www.rosacea.org/rgappfrm.html">http://www.rosacea.org/rgappfrm.html</a>"><a href="http://www.rosacea.org/rgappfrm.html">http://www.rosacea.org/rgappfrm.html</a></a>
Skincancer.org grant application ($5,000-$10,000)
<a href="<a href="http://www.skincancer.org/aboutus/research_grants.doc">http://www.skincancer.org/aboutus/research_grants.doc</a>"><a href="http://www.skincancer.org/aboutus/research_grants.doc">http://www.skincancer.org/aboutus/research_grants.doc</a></a>
Skincarephysicians.com grant information
<a href="<a href="http://www.skincarephysicians.com/sulzberger/CallForGrants.html">http://www.skincarephysicians.com/sulzberger/CallForGrants.html</a>"><a href="http://www.skincarephysicians.com/sulzberger/CallForGrants.html">http://www.skincarephysicians.com/sulzberger/CallForGrants.html</a></a>
These grants are for development of knowledge-based tools (i.e.
presentations, html, PDA, CD-ROM) and may not be quite what you are
looking for but I figured I would include them as well.
The dermatology foundation has several potential grants ranging from
$10,000 to $55,000.
<a href="<a href="http://www.dermfnd.org/">http://www.dermfnd.org/</a>"><a href="http://www.dermfnd.org/">http://www.dermfnd.org/</a></a>
The dermatology foundation can be contacted at:
1560 Sherman Ave.
Suite 302
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847.328.2256
Fax: 847.328.0509
Email: dfgen@dermatologyfoundation.org
This list was taken directly from:
The Dermatology Foundation is one of the largest grant giving
organizations for research in dermatology. Below I have listed
several available grants as well as their website:
<a href="<a href="http://www.dermfnd.org">http://www.dermfnd.org</a>"><a href="http://www.dermfnd.org">www.dermfnd.org</a></a>
Clinical Career Development Award: $55,000 stipend (renewable up to
two years) aimed at clinically oriented academic investigators. The
purpose is to assist in transition from fellowship to established
investigator, and applications are accepted from junior investigators
in the early stages of their academic careers. These awards are
intended to advance the research careers of individuals in dermatology
and cutaneous biology, with the emphasis on research benefiting the
dermatology community at large. Applicants must have completed
training in a U.S. dermatology residency program and be faculty
members in a department or division of dermatology. The applicant must
have initial training (2-3 year fellowship or postdoctoral training)
in relevant research.
Health Care Policy Clinical Career Development Award: $55,000 stipend
(renewable up to two years) to support establishment and development
of health care policy careers for dermatologists. Applications
accepted from junior investigators who have completed formal clinical
training in a dermatology residency program in the U.S. and are in the
early stages of their academic careers. Health policy research
includes outcome studies, information system development and
evaluation and development of methods for delivery and practice of
population-based dermatology.
Research Career Development Award: $55,000 stipend (renewable up to
two years) to assist in the transition from fellowship to established
investigator. Applications will be accepted from junior investigators
in the early stages of their academic careers. Applicants must be
faculty members in a department or division of dermatology,
demonstrate a strong commitment to skin research and already have
initial training (2-3 year research fellowship or postdoctoral
training) in biomedical research.
NEW Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology: $45,000 stipend to foster
the development of clinical scholars in pediatric dermatology that
will advance the field through patient care, research and teaching.
This award is co-sponsored by the Dermatology Foundation and Society
of Pediatric Dermatology. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D, Ph.D.
degree and have completed their clinical training in a dermatology
residency program in the U.S. Applicants should be in the early stages
of their career development, be board eligible or certified in
dermatology and within five years of completion of their residency at
the time of funding. Individuals with an academic appointment at the
level of Assistant Professor or above are not eligible for this award.
Applicant's preceptor must have an academic appointment in dermatology
or be a preceptor in another program at the same institution if the
latter has been approved by the dermatology chair by letter included
with the application.
Dermatologist Investigator Research Fellowship: $30,000 stipend
supports dermatologists who desire research training and who have a
commitment to an academic career in medical or surgical dermatology.
Applicants must have an M.D., M.D., Ph.D., or D.O. degree and have
completed clinical training in a dermatology residency program in the
U.S. Individuals with an academic appointment at the level of
Assistant Professor or above are not eligible for this award.
Research Fellowship: $30,000 stipend for the support of research
training. Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Individuals with an academic appointment at the level of Assistant
Professor or above are not eligible for this award. Special
fellowships are available in the areas of epidermolysis bullosa and
melanoma. Applicant's preceptor must have an academic appointment in
dermatology or be a preceptor in another program at the same
institution if the latter has been approved by the dermatology chair
by letter included with the application.
Research Grant: $20,000 award for investigators at the early stages
of their career development to initiate a research project in
dermatology or cutaneous biology. Research has to be performed within
a department or division of dermatology. Special grants are available
in skin cancer, cutaneous pharmacology, ichthyosis, and cutaneous
surgery.
Dermatopathology Research Grant: $20,000 for one year. This award is
restricted to dermatologists or pathologists who have recently
completed a dermatopathology fellowship in a division or department of
dermatology, pathology or dermatopathology and who are attempting to
embark on research careers. Actual proposal may include bench
research, classical epidemiology, outcomes analysis or other
approaches. The focus should be clearly and directly related to
advancing the field of dermatopathology.
Patient Directed Investigation Grant Award: $20,000 for one year to
support medical and surgical dermatologic studies that have potential
to directly benefit patients. It is the expectation that the
recipients of these awards will be future clinical leaders in
dermatology helping shape the future of this specialty. Applications
are judged competitively by a committee of recognized experts in
applied medical and surgical dermatology. The purpose of funding is to
enhance the career development of clinical investigators who have
completed their dermatology residency training in the U.S and are in
the early stages of their careers. Applicants must be sponsored by a
department or division of dermatology.
Program Development Grant Award: $10,000 for one year to support
development of scientific infrastructure in those dermatology
departments/divisions that are accredited residency training centers
for dermatology but have not successfully competed for Dermatology
Foundation funding during the most recent five-year period. Applicant
should be the Chair/Chief or research director of the unit.
The Society for Pediatric Dermatology has one available grant
($15,000):
<a href="<a href="http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchGrant.htm">http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchGrant.htm</a>"><a href="http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchGrant.htm">http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchGrant.htm</a></a>
The PDF application for this grant can be found at:
<a href="<a href="http://www.pedsderm.net/SPD_Grant_INFO_SHEET.pdf">http://www.pedsderm.net/SPD_Grant_INFO_SHEET.pdf</a>"><a href="http://www.pedsderm.net/SPD_Grant_INFO_SHEET.pdf">http://www.pedsderm.net/SPD_Grant_INFO_SHEET.pdf</a></a>
The society also has a pediatric fellows research award/stipend, which
may be of limited interest to you. You can find out more about this
award at:
<a href="<a href="http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchAward.htm">http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchAward.htm</a>"><a href="http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchAward.htm">http://www.pedsderm.net/ResearchAward.htm</a></a>
The Lupus Foundation of America has a two-year ($25,000/year) grant
available for research in lupus related skin conditions:
<a href="<a href="http://www.lupus.org/research/grantproginfo.html">http://www.lupus.org/research/grantproginfo.html</a>"><a href="http://www.lupus.org/research/grantproginfo.html">http://www.lupus.org/research/grantproginfo.html</a></a>
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery has an application for
“cutting edge research grant program” in the amount of $10,000 and
$35,000. However this research must be specifically related to
dermatologic surgery or cutaneous oncology. The application can be
found at:
<a href="<a href="http://www.asds-net.org/cuttingedge.pdf">http://www.asds-net.org/cuttingedge.pdf</a>"><a href="http://www.asds-net.org/cuttingedge.pdf">http://www.asds-net.org/cuttingedge.pdf</a></a>
The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias has grants available
for up to $35,000. More information can be found at:
<a href="<a href="http://www.nfed.org/research.htm">http://www.nfed.org/research.htm</a>"><a href="http://www.nfed.org/research.htm">http://www.nfed.org/research.htm</a></a>
Additional Organizations Giving grants for dermatological research
include:
American Medical Association:
<a href="<a href="http://www.ama-assn.org/">http://www.ama-assn.org/</a>"><a href="http://www.ama-assn.org/">http://www.ama-assn.org/</a></a>
National Institute of Health:
<a href="<a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm">http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm</a>"><a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm">http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm</a></a>
Vitiligo Society:
<a href="<a href="http://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk/grants.html">http://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk/grants.html</a>"><a href="http://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk/grants.html">http://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk/grants.html</a></a>
The following links may be of some use to you in your search:
Grantsnet.org has a reasonably comprehensive list as well as a bunch
of grant related information (writing your proposal, funding
information, and discussion forums):
<a href="<a href="http://www.grantsnet.org/">http://www.grantsnet.org/</a>"><a href="http://www.grantsnet.org/">http://www.grantsnet.org/</a></a>
The National Institute of Health also has an informational website
dealing with grants including dermatological:
<a href="<a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm">http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm</a>"><a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm">http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm</a></a>
There is an interesting article by the Society for Investigative
Dermatology that deals with both public and private funding for
research that can be found at:
<a href="<a href="http://www.sidnet.org/public/articles/Spring_2000_Website.pdf">http://www.sidnet.org/public/articles/Spring_2000_Website.pdf</a>"><a href="http://www.sidnet.org/public/articles/Spring_2000_Website.pdf">http://www.sidnet.org/public/articles/Spring_2000_Website.pdf</a></a>
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Dhale |
