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PeDRA Grants and Fellowships

PeDRA is committed to funding studies, investigators, and high-priority initiatives through its grants and fellowships programs. Since 2016, we’ve awarded more than $1.3 million in funding to support pediatric dermatology research. Explore all funding opportunities below, with opportunities open for submission listed under Current Funding Opportunities at the top. Applicants and awardees should carefully review PeDRA’s Grants and Fellowships Guidelines.


Current Funding Opportunities

Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program

APPLICATION DEADLINES: FEBRUARY 2, 2023 / MAY 4, 2023 / AUGUST 3, 2023

The Emerging Investigator Research Grants (EIRG) program supports short-term (12-week maximum) mentored research experiences for medical students and pediatric residents to conduct projects relevant to pediatric dermatology. Learn more.

Research Fellowships Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2023

Research Fellowships provide funding for one year of mentored research experience for medical students or recent graduates interested in pediatric dermatology and working under the guidance of an established PeDRA Member. The goal of this program is to support the development of the next generation of physician scientists in the field while also advancing important research projects. Learn more.

Study Support Grants

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS

Study Support Grants provide financial support to active PeDRA Studies to cover services including: research coordinator time, interpreting and/or translation services, data hosting, biostatistician services, publication support, etc. for active PeDRA studies. Learn more.


Explore All Funding Opportunities

Career Bridge Research Grant

CLOSED

Driven by PeDRA’s commitment to support both research and researchers in the field of pediatric dermatology, the Career Bridge Research Grant provides protected research time and resources for a mid-career clinician scientist to navigate the challenging mid-career phase and give them the potential to obtain larger-scale, longer-term funding from the NIH or other agencies. Learn more.

Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant

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PeDRA and the National Eczema Association (NEA) collaborate to support targeted clinical research investigations focused on pediatric eczema with the Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant. Through this grant NEA and PeDRA intend to accelerate research that improves the health and quality of life of pediatric eczema patients and their families. Learn more.

Consensus Grant Program

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To address the need for evidence-based, consensus-driven recommendations to inform decision making in the field of pediatric dermatology, PeDRA Consensus Grants provide support for the creation of consensus guidelines, best practice recommendations, or consensus treatment plans for the treatment of diseases and conditions in the field of pediatric dermatology Learn more.


Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Emerging Investigator Research Grants (EIRG) program supports short-term (12-week maximum) mentored research experiences for medical students and pediatric residents to conduct projects relevant to pediatric dermatology. Learn more.

DEADLINES TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 2, 2023 / MAY 4, 2023 / AUGUST 3, 2023

Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant

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PeDRA and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) collaborate to support research investigations focused on pediatric alopecia areata with the Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant. Through this grant, NAAF and PeDRA intend to accelerate research that improves the lives of pediatric alopecia areata patients and their families. Learn more.

PeDRA Research Grants

CLOSED

PeDRA Research Grants are intended to provide financial support for early-stage studies that are unlikely to be funded elsewhere.  Ultimately, these grants are expected to generate data, establish research infrastructure, and foster investigators and collaborations that form the basis for larger scale future studies with a high impact on patient lives. Learn more.


Research Fellowships Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Research Fellowships provide funding for one year of mentored research experience for medical students or recent graduates interested in pediatric dermatology and working under the guidance of an established PeDRA Member. The goal of this program is to support the development of the next generation of physician scientists in the field while also advancing important research projects. Learn more.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 30, 2023

Study Support Grants (Ongoing Support)

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Study Support Grants provide financial support to active PeDRA Studies to cover basic services such as research coordinator time, data hosting, publication support, etc. Learn more.

APPLICATIONS REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS

William Weston Career Development Award

CLOSED

Run in partnership with the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Weston CDA is intended to provide protected research time, resources, and expert mentorship for an early career clinician scientist. Ultimately, the goal is to position the recipient for a long-term career in the field with the potential to obtain funding from other agencies. Learn more.


See What We’ve Funded

Click here to view past grants and fellowships recipients and to learn about the types of research projects we’ve funded.


Support Our Grants and Fellowships

Interested in supporting research projects focused on childhood skin diseases through the PeDRA Grants and Fellowships Program? Donate now or email us to discuss named grants opportunities.


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If you have questions regarding grants and fellowships, please email us!

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