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PeDRA Launches Two New Grant Programs, Announces 2024 EIRG Recipients

PeDRA is launching two new competitive grant programs and announcing the recipients of the Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program from the September 2024 cycle.

Together with the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), PeDRA has opened applications for the Rheum for Kids: Pediatric Skin and Joint Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support early-career researchers in advancing innovative projects in pediatric dermatology and pediatric rheumatology. With this grant, ANRF and PeDRA seek to foster cross-disciplinary research teams to drive impactful studies. Applications are due by Friday, January 24, 2025.

PeDRA and the Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST) are collaborating to fund studies through the Pediatric Ichthyosis Challenge Grant. This grant aims to support high-impact research focused on pediatric ichthyosis and related conditions, targeting advancements that address the unique challenges faced by affected children and their families. Applications are due by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Meet the six 2024 Emerging Investigator Research Grants (ERIG) program  awardees.

The program offered three application cycles, in March, June, and September, calling for proposals from medical students or pediatric residents to conduct four-to-twelve-week mentored projects, either remotely or in person. Awardees received a budget to cover project and living expenses and a stipend to attend the 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference.

PeDRA thanks AbbVie and Sanofi & Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for their support of 2024 EIRGs.