Dermatology Foundation Research Award Program — 2026 awards and application cycle

About this program

The Dermatology Foundation’s Research Award Program provides competitive funding across 16 categories—including mid‑career awards, Early Career Innovator, career development awards, fellowships, research grants, and medical student supplements—to support innovative cutaneous research and career development that advances patient care. Applications for career development awards, fellowships, and grants open mid‑July and are due October 15, 2026, while Early Career Innovator and Mid‑Career Award applications open in October and are due December 1, with funding typically beginning July 1 following award. Eligibility spans trainees through mid‑career investigators in dermatology and related fields, with category‑specific application portals and requirements. Career development and fellowship applicants must include a Chair’s Comments of Support, and all proposals are peer‑reviewed by the DF Medical and Scientific Committee using NIH‑style review processes.