Skin Cancer Pilot Research Grants

Skin Cancer Pilot Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Skin Cancer Foundation
Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Summary

The Skin Cancer Pilot Research Grants, funded by the Skin Cancer Foundation, support innovative studies in skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. With over $2 million awarded since 1981, these grants are aimed at early career dermatology investigators. Each year, researchers can apply for one-year projects, with a total of $125,000 available through two $50,000 grants and one $25,000 grant. This initiative is vital for advancing research and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

Research Grant Awards The Skin Cancer Foundation has funded more than $2 million in research grants since the program began in 1981. Many early career investigators in the dermatology community have used their grants to launch studies on the prevention, detection or treatment of skin cancer that ultimately led to significant advances for patients and physicians. These grants are an important first step to getting new ideas off the ground. Each year, researchers are invited to submit applications for one-year projects to be conducted in or in conjunction with the dermatology departments of medical or academic institutions in the United States. Led by longtime Chair David Polsky, MD, PhD, our Research Grants Committee will award two $50,000 grants and one $25,000 grant.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Our program is open to dermatology residents, fellows and investigators within 10 years of their first academic appointment.