San Diego Dermatological Society Research Award

2024 WINNERS

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 offer a 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 $1,000 for medical students, $3,000 for a resident/fellow 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 this award. 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. 1 page limit

CV / Biosketch

Attach a brief biographical sketch of the applicant that should include a recent, relevant bibliography. Do not exceed 5 pages.

Letter of Support

Attach at least (1) letter of support from a colleague or research mentor.

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.

Budget and Justification

An itemized budget for expenses for the year should be outlined.

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. 

Scoring

NIH scoring rubrics will be used to score grants. Scoring will be based on the application, candidate, environment and overall quality.

Timelines

Deadline to submission for 2026-2027: 6/1/2026

The completed application and supporting materials must be received by 11:59pm PDT on June 1st. 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

  • CV/biosketch of researcher (and mentor if applicable)

  • Letter(s) of support

  • Budget and Justification

  • IRB/IACUC Approval Status