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Annual Research Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Annual Research Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Annual Research Grants program?

To be eligible for the Annual Research Grants program, you must: Pilot: Canadian dermatology residents Pediatric AD: pediatric atopic dermatitis focus

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Annual Research Grants?

You can contact Canadian Dermatology Foundation (CDA).

Q: Where is the Annual Research Grants available?

The Annual Research Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Annual Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Annual Research Grants is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports dermatology research projects across multiple categories

Grant and Funding

Canadian Dermatology Foundation

Overview

This funding program supports dermatology research through four categories, with support of up to $100,000. It funds mature innovation projects, resident-led pilot studies, pediatric atopic dermatitis proposals, and skin of color research initiatives.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Minimum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : March 7, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Well-developed dermatology research projects submitted for peer review (Innovation category).
Resident-initiated dermatological research projects (Pilot category).
Research proposals addressing pediatric atopic dermatitis, including those serving underserved communities in Canada.
Research projects focused on skin of color.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 10,000

Feasibility study of a smartphone eczema action plan for teens

$ 50,000

Standardized imaging protocol to measure hyperpigmentation in skin of color

Eligibility

For the Pilot category, applicants must be residents enrolled in an accredited Canadian dermatology residency program.
For the Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis category, the project must address pediatric atopic dermatitis.
For the Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis category, proposals serving underserved communities in Canada are specifically encouraged.

Who is eligible?

Residents enrolled in accredited Canadian dermatology residency programs (Pilot category).

Eligible geographic areas

Canada (Pilot category: accredited Canadian dermatology residency programs).
Canada (Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis category: proposals serving underserved communities in Canada are encouraged).

Selection criteria

Peer-review evaluation score (Innovation category).

How to apply

Step 1: Choose category
- Select the appropriate grant category (Innovation, Pilot, Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, or Skin of Color Research).
Step 2: Prepare application
- Prepare the complete grant application for the chosen category.
Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the application so it is received by the deadline (midnight EST on the first Monday in March).

Additional information

There are four funding categories offered in the 2025 competition.
Applications must be received by midnight (EST) on the first Monday in March.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Annual Research Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Annual Research Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.