Research grants from outside organizations
HHS grants
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services is looking for projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of interventions for increasing minority participation in lupus-related clinical trials to help reduce lupus-related health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minority populations. Learn more about how to apply for the grant.
National Psoriasis Foundation grants
The National Psoriasis Foundation Research Program funds and promotes research into psoriatic disease and related comorbidities under NPF's mission of finding a cure for psoriatic disease and improving the lives of those affected. Learn more.
Richard B. Stougton Memorial Fellowship
This fellowship enables a dermatologist-in-training to present a poster and attend the British Association of Dermatologists’ Annual Scientific Meeting. Learn more.
Dermatology Foundation
The DF's Research Awards Program offers a variety of awards that are intended to advance the early academic careers and research efforts of physicians and scientists in dermatology and cutaneous biology. An emphasis is placed on supporting research that benefits the dermatology community at large and has significant potential to advance patient care. Learn more.
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Research Grants
The ASDS supports research activities that stimulate research relevant to dermatologic surgery and/or cutaneous oncology. Up to $200,000 in research funding is available in 2019. Learn more.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation’s most comprehensive fellowship experience at the nexus of health, science, and policy in Washington, D.C. The program seeks outstanding mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health policy and requires, at a minimum, a 12-month residential experience in Washington, D.C. Learn more and apply for the fellowship.
National Eczema Association
The NEA funds research grants that range from $5,000 to $100,000 to improve the health and quality of lives of individuals with eczema. Learn more.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Learn more about available grants and tips on successful applications.
National Cancer Institute
Learn more about funding opportunities.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Learn more about current biomedical research programs, including:
HHMI Investigator Program
International Early Career Scientist Program
Senior International Scholars Program
Faculty Scholars Program
Janelia Research Campus
Melanoma Research Foundation
Each year, the MRF provides emerging and established scientific investigators with highly sought-after grants that will allow them to explore new avenues in melanoma biology, prevention, and treatments, ultimately leading to a cure. Learn more about melanoma research grants.
National Rosacea Society
The National Rosacea Society awards grants of $10,000 to $25,000, or higher in special cases, for research on rosacea. Because the etiology of rosacea is unknown, high priority is given to research in such areas as the pathogenesis, progression, mechanism of action, cell biology, and potential genetic factors of this conspicuous and often life-disruptive condition. Studies may also be funded in such areas as epidemiology, predisposition, quality of life, and associations with environmental and lifestyle factors. Product development studies (e.g., drug or device testing), which are more appropriately funded by commercial sources, will not be considered. Learn more about applying for a research grant.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
PCORI has four funding cycles per year. They also issue “targeted” funding announcements that seek proposals to study specific high-priority topics, offer special one-time funding opportunities, have funded a series of “Pilot Projects” studying methods for engaging stakeholders in research, and fund contract research through Requests for Proposals. View all open funding opportunities.
American Skin Association
Through its national program of grants and awards, American Skin Association has committed over $7.9 million to underwriting research by a new generation of scientists trained in dermatology and dedicated to overcoming the most serious forms of skin disease. Learn more about the ASA's research awards and grants.
The Skin Cancer Foundation Research Grant Awards Program
Two grants of $50,000 and one grant of $25,000 will be awarded to research projects and clinical studies related to improving methods of skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Researchers are invited to submit applications for one-year projects to be conducted in the dermatology departments of medical institutions within the United States. Submissions. Learn more about applying for this grant.
The Noah Resident Lectureship Award
Since 1958, Noah Worcester Dermatological Society (Noah) has offered its members exceptional educational programming in unparalleled settings. We now offer a unique opportunity for dermatology residents and fellows who represent the future leaders of dermatology. The award recipient is required to present their research at the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society Annual Meeting at Gurney's Newport Resort in Newport Rhode Island, May 6-10, 2020. The scholarship includes a $1,000 stipend to cover the cost of transportation and travel expenses to and from the meeting, complimentary meeting registration, admission to all lectures, invitations to all scheduled Noah social events and dinners, and a standard hotel room for the duration of the conference.
