WDS Academic Research Grant Program | Grant Programs of the Women's Dermatologic Society

FOR RESIDENTS AND EARLY CAREER DERMATOLOGISTS

The WDS Academic Research Grant provides funding for residents and early-career dermatologists performing basic science or clinical research relevant to the field of dermatology. Grants in the amount of up to $10,000 each are awarded on a competitive basis. These grants are intended to help the recipient further his or her academic career, and may serve as a basis for obtaining further funding.
List of currently funded projects and grant recipients (2008) • Previously funded projects and grant recipients (2007)

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Grants will be awarded on the basis of scientific merit and the anticipated impact of the project on the field of dermatology. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a clear intention of pursuing a career in academic medicine. Candidates with no other sources of funding may receive preferential consideration.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Residents in an accredited dermatology training program or board-eligible or certified dermatologists who have completed dermatology residency training or fellowships within the previous 5 years are eligible to apply.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to skin research, either clinical or basic science.
Candidates should have received appropriate training in biomedical research or have a mentor available for instruction in this area (a letter of commitment from the mentor must accompany application).
There should be evidence of institutional commitment for the individual’s career development (a letter of commitment from the department chairman or other appropriate individual must accompany application).

RESEARCH APPLICATION:

A description of the proposed research project must accompany the application and must include the following elements. Please limit proposal to 6 pages.

Name, Title, Abstract / Significance: Provide a brief description of what will be accomplished and why it is important.
Hypotheses and Specific Aims: State your working hypothesis (or hypotheses) and the aims of the proposed studies.
Background: Describe the reasoning behind the proposal in the context of existing scientific knowledge.
Experimental approach: Describe how you plan to address the specific aims in terms of methodology and experimental design. Please limit to two pages.
Budget: List the principal components of your budget and provide sufficient justification and detail to allow critical evaluation by the committee.

GRANT SPECIFICS:

The award is not intended to cover indirect/overhead costs.
Research grant awards must be used within two years of receipt.
A summary of research results must be submitted at the end of the project for publication in the WDS newsletter.
Candidates are eligible to receive only one grant under this program. Prior recipients are ineligible.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

CV
Research proposal
Letter of commitment from mentor
Letter of commitment from chairman and/or institution
Copies of relevant publications

TO APPLY:

You may apply for an Academic Research Grant in one of two ways:

Apply online at: 2009 WDS Academic Research Grant Application
(Deadline for 2009 Awards Extended: October 31, 2008)
Send the application and required materials to:
WDS Academic Research Grant Program-
Women’s Dermatologic Society
575 Market Street, Suite 2125
San Francisco, CA 94105

FAX: (415) 764-4933 (download the PDF version)
Questions? Please email us at: wds@womensderm.org • (tel: 415-764-4925)

Generous sponsorship support has been provided by OrthoNeutrogena

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application deadline: October 31st
(Extended from October 15th)
Announcement: January 31st

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Inaugural Session Of The WDS Academic Dermatologist Interest Group was held on March 3th, 2006 during the AAD annual meeting in San Francisco. An overwhelming response to this initiative was manifested by having more than 50 academic dermatologists from around the country participating in the session (MORE...)