Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded over $1.5 million to fund more than 100 projects. The awards provide funding for pilot studies that lead to improvements in the prevention and clinical management of skin cancer.

Funding is provided annually for basic research and clinical studies. Research must be conducted by dermatology residents, fellows, and young faculty (5-10 years post first academic appointment) from institutions within the US and educational programs related to skin cancer. Proposals are evaluated by the members of the Grants Review Committee. All projects are selected on the basis of their applicability to the Foundation's mission of reducing the incidence, morbidity and mortality of skin cancer.

Applying for a Research Grant Award

The Skin Cancer Foundation is now accepting 2014 applications for support of pilot research projects related to skin cancer.The Foundation funds basic research and clinical studies in the United States which address improved methods of prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer. Researchers are invited to submit applications for one-year projects to be conducted within the Dermatology departments of medical institutions within the U.S.