Research Grant Programs
Introduction
The Chicago Dermatological Society is pleased to offer grants to young investigators and residents in training as a way of fostering interest in scientific inquiry and clinical research. Research grants typically are for a one-year period in amounts up to $7,000 while funded resident QI projects may receive $1,000.
Early Investigator Pilot Study Research Award
Grants for early investigators with no previous record of major funding such as a Dermatology Foundation Award and/or NIH funding.
Timetable
The CDS Scientific Committee will consider applications in a spring cycle this year in the Spring/Summer of 2025.
Applications for Spring/Summer of 2025 are due on April 30, 2025. Winners will be announced in June 2025. Funded applicants are expected to present their project and findings at the next CDS President Meeting in June 2026.
Be sure to review the application requirements and procedures very carefully before submitting your proposal.