Psoriatic Disease Research Fellowships

1 in 3 Psoriatic Disease Research Fellowships produce a publication accepted in a peer-reviewed journal. 


Fellowship recipients have presented at international and domestic conferences, including NPF Research Symposia, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Society of Investigative Dermatology, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and more.

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Purpose

NPF Psoriatic Disease Research Fellowship awards provide support to eligible institutions to develop and enhance opportunities for physicians training for research careers in psoriatic disease.

Applicant Eligibility

Psoriatic Disease Research Fellowships may take place at any institution with an eligible fellowship program and devote at least 75% of their effort to research during the project period. Fellowships are intended for those who already hold an M.D. degree. The fellow cannot be a faculty member or in a residency program during the project period.

Budget and Project Period

Awardees will receive a maximum of $50,000 to support their fellowship stipend. Institutions are to certify that funds will be applied toward stipend, salary, and fringe benefits. If required by the institution, applicants may allocate up to 10% of the total value of the award to support indirect costs. The total project period is one year, from July 1 to June 30.

Application

Applications for the 2027 funding cycle are due January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Award notifications are anticipated the week of June 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about applying to our grants program, please reference our FAQs section or contact [email protected].

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Psoriatic Disease Research Fellowships Sponsors

This activity has been sponsored by educational grants from the following:

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