Research Scholar Award in Vitiligo/Pigment Cell Disorders

Research Scholar Award in Vitiligo/Pigment Cell Disorders The deadline for receipt of applications is November 1, 2014. American Skin Association (ASA) invites submission of applications for its Research Scholar Award in Vitiligo/Pigment Cell Disorders in the amount of $60,000 to foster the career development of a young investigator working at the level of instructor through associate professor in the field of dermatology or cutaneous biology. The aim of the program is to provide bridge support for young investigators. Special consideration will be given to individuals without significant prior support. A second year of funding may be requested upon receipt and review of a final progress report and reapplication. If an awardee receives a career development award or other comparable research award from the NIH, the Dermatology Foundation, or similar organization, he/she must choose between it and this research award. If he or she chooses the other award, then he or she may not receive additional installments of funding from ASA. The individual must have a strong career goal within the field of dermatology and be dedicated to the furtherance of knowledge concerning vitiligo/pigment cell disorders. The research must be focused on new discoveries in the basic or translational medical sciences that impact the understanding or treatment of vitiligo/pigment cell disorders. ELIGIBILITY: Preference will be given to those under the age of 45 as of June 30, 2015 wi...
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