Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded over one million dollars 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.

2012 Research Grants

The Skin Cancer Foundation is no longer accepting applications for support of pilot research projects related to skin cancer for 2012. Applications for 2013 research grants will be available in March 2012. 

We are pleased to announce that we are increasing the amount of funds available for research grants in 2012. The Foundation funds basic research and clinical studies which address improved methods of prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer. Recipients of 2012 research grants will be announced in March 2012.