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.
Awards in two general categories are available:
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.
Dermatology Resident Quality Improvement Award
An award to fund a Chicago area resident’s required quality improvement (QI) project.
Timetable
The CDS Scientific Committee will consider applications in one cycle in the Fall/Winter of 2024.
- Fall/Winter 2024 Cycle — Complete applications received no later than November 15, 2024 for awards to be announced in February 2025. Final report on the project will be due in November the following year.
Be sure to review the application requirements and procedures very carefully before submitting your proposal.