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Early Career Award

Purpose: Encourage interest and commitment to alopecia areata as a research focus and bring new voices and ideas to the alopecia areata research community. Support early-career investigators and clinicians exploring innovative approaches to understanding and treating the disease.

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • Early-career researchers (Assistant Professors and equivalent positions)

  • Scientists and clinicians in dermatology and related fields

    • Recent Award Examples (2024):

  • Ryan Hobbs, PhD, Assistant Professor at Penn State Health - studying AIRE gene function in alopecia areata

  • Leo Wang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania - developing hydrogel-based drug delivery systems for JAK inhibitors

    • Contact Information:

  • National Alopecia Areata Foundation

  • Phone: 415-472-3780

  • Email: info@naaf.org

  • Address: 1500 Grant Ave Suite 242, Novato, CA 94945

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For current Early Career Award application information and deadlines:

  • Visit: https://www.naaf.org/research-grants/

  • Contact NAAF directly at info@naaf.org or 415-472-3780 for application materials and specific requirements

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