PeDRA Emerging Investigator Research Grants 2024: (Deadline 12 September, 2024)

Applications are open for the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Emerging Investigator Research Grants 2024. The EIRG program is driven by PeDRA’s mission to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease. Grants are intended to support a focused research experience that equips awardees with valuable skills and relationships, fosters interest in pediatric dermatology from a diverse cohort of applicants, and contributes meaningful research outcomes to the field of pediatric dermatology.

Priority consideration will be given to projects that address high-priority patient-centered research questions and projects that align with the focus of any of PeDRA’s Focused Study Groups. While applications are strongly encouraged from any eligible applicant conducting any relevant research, additional priority will be given to applications that support PeDRA’s commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across all facets of its organization and pediatric dermatology research. This includes projects dedicated to EDI-relevant topics and mentors and mentees from populations who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Diversity and inclusion strengthen the PeDRA research network and are critical to the pursuit of its mission.

Grant

• Awardees will receive $4,000 to support an in-person project or $1,500 to support a remote project, plus $1,000 to support travel to attend the PeDRA Annual Conference.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be actively enrolled as either medical students or pediatric residents in an accredited medical school and able to devote at least 50% of their effort to research during the award period.
• Mentors must be Active, Affiliate, or Emeritus Members of PeDRA in good standing. Applicants need not be PeDRA members at the time of application.
• Applicants may be concurrently enrolled in the PeDRA Mentorship Program.
• Applicants may not concurrently hold a Mentorship Grant from the Society for Pediatric Dermatology*, or Research Fellowship Grant from PeDRA.
• Mentors may not be listed on more than one application in the same cycle.
• Applicants who hold any concurrent research or mentorship support must provide an explanation of how they will manage potentially overlapping funds and/or programs in their cover letter.
• Research projects must be completed in the designated award period.
• Research projects must be carried out at an institution in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

Deadline: 12 September, 2024

Application

Complete the application form and include with other materials requested in the Emerging Investigator Research Grant RFA. All materials must be submitted to [email protected] to be considered.

For more information, visit PeDRA EIRG.