San Diego Dermatological Society Research Award
2024 WINNERS—CONGRATULATIONS
Dr. Umber Dube — UC San Diego Dermatology Resident
Study Aims: Identify clinically practical methods for measuring tissue pheomelanin content
Dr. Giuseppe Ingrasci— UC San Diego Dermatology Resident
Study Aims: Evaluate the changes in various characteristics of bacteria pre- and post- therapy with 1726-nm laser in acne patients
Description
The San Diego Dermatological Society is pleased to open a new Research Award for the purpose of relevant research studies directed toward the subject of Dermatology. Studies that focus on clinical problems or have applications to clinical problems within the San Diego community will receive preferential consideration. These awards will not exceed $1,500 for a medical student and $3,500 for a resident/fellow/practicing dermatologist.
All monies are to be spent within 18 months of receipt of the award. The SDDS does not fund awards to be performed as part of the NIH intramural research program or awards to private foundations without an academic affiliation to dermatology. Funding does not support indirect institutional costs including salary as a direct or indirect expense for the principal investigator (e.g. trainee/young investigator or sponsor). Budgeted items may include expenses related to research, including items such as software, books, lab materials or meeting registration fees / travel expenses to meetings.
Eligible Candidates
Medical students, residents and fellows, and dermatologists or investigators within the first five years of their practice, are eligible to apply for these awards. Either the applicant or the sponsor must be an active member of the San Diego Dermatological Society.
Proposal
Provide a short discussion of the aims and relevance of the project including sufficient detail for evaluation by the SDDS Research Studies Committee. Previously published material may be submitted in support of the application.
Curricula Vita
Attach a brief biographical sketch of the applicant that should include a recent, relevant bibliography.
Human Subjects
Applications related to research on human subjects must be accompanied by institutional approval of the type required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. No applications without institutional approval will be considered.
Animal Studies
Applications that involve research on animals must be accompanied by a written approval of an institutional committee of the type required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applications that involve animals will not be considered without this approval.
Timelines
THE APPLICATION CYCLE FOR 2024 HAS CLOSED.
The completed application and supporting materials must be received by 11:59pm PST on April 1st of each year. To apply for this award, please email the necessary documents to SDDermSociety@gmail.com.
Approved applications will be funded by July1st of each year. A research summary will be required by July1st of the following year and will be shared with all San Diego Dermatological Society members.
It is essential that all applications are complete and received prior to the deadline. This checklist must accompany the application. If the application is incomplete or any of the items are missing the application will not be considered for the award.
Checklist:
Complete application
Upload supplementary material
Upload letter(s) of support
IRB Approval Status
NOTE: The applicant must be able to complete the research in their own institution’s settings while abiding by any COVID restrictions that are currently in place.