2026 DF Award Applications Are Open
Advance your research and take your career to the next level
September 2025
The Dermatology Foundation’s Research Award Program (RAP) has been a driving force in advancing patient care for over six decades. By supporting innovative ideas and early-stage research, the program helps investigators generate new knowledge that leads to real breakthroughs in dermatology.
With 16 award categories, the program offers funding opportunities across a wide range of research interests — from basic science to clinical and translational studies.
In 2025, thanks to the generous support of DF members, the Foundation awarded $3.3 million to 54 investigators at 26 academic institutions. This funding supported research in 38 unique topic areas.
Ready to apply?
Explore the Research Award Program’s 16 categories and take the next step in bringing your research to life.
July 15-October 15
Career Development Awards new applications
September 15-November 1
Medical Student Research Supplement Awards (Fall cycle)
September 15-December 1
New applications: DF SOCS Collaborative Mid-career Research Award (sponsored by Sanofi-Regeneron) and DF Sanofi Regeneron Type 2 Immunity Research Award
October 15-December 1
Early career award: DF Johnson & Johnson Innovator Award
October 15-January 1, 2026
Renewals: CDAFG, DF Johnson & Johnson Innovator Award, DF SOCS Collaborative Mid-career Research Award (sponsored by Sanofi-Regeneron), and DF Sanofi Regeneron Type 2 Immunity Research Award
Apply now and put your ideas to the test!