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CeraVe Research Grant Melanoma and Skin Cancer

CeraVe

American Skin Association (ASA) is accepting applications for support of research in melanoma and skin cancer

DEADLINE AND APPLICATION FORMS:

Instructions and the online application are posted on our website: americanskin.org. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of the recipients will be made in July 2026 by ASA’s Medical Advisory Committee. Funding will begin in September 2026. Please note: No cost extensions will not be granted.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🧴 1. Strong Focus on Skin Barrier Health & Dermatology (Non-Negotiable)

Competitive projects usually focus on:
- Skin barrier function
- Moisturization science
- Dermatologic conditions linked to barrier dysfunction

Common areas:

Atopic dermatitis
Xerosis
Sensitive skin
Acne-associated barrier disruption
Pediatric skincare

👉 Non-dermatology topics → low success probability

🎯 2. Clear Patient & Consumer Skin Health Impact (Top Predictor)

CeraVe strongly prioritizes:
- Practical improvements in:
  - Skin health
  - Daily skincare adherence
  - Patient comfort and quality of life

👉 Key question:
“Will this improve real-world skin health outcomes?”

🔄 3. Translational & Clinically Applicable Dermatology Research (Critical)

Strong emphasis on:
- Clinically relevant skincare science
- Barrier repair strategies
- Evidence-based dermatologic care

👉 Pure molecular/basic skin biology without clinical application is generally less competitive.

🧬 4. Barrier Science & Ceramide-Focused Mechanistic Research (Major Differentiator)

One of the strongest recurring themes:

Skin barrier integrity
Ceramide biology
Epidermal repair mechanisms
Microbiome-barrier interactions

👉 Mechanistically grounded barrier science aligns strongly with brand identity.

🚀 5. Educational & Public Health Dermatology Impact

Competitive initiatives often include:
- Dermatology education
- Public awareness
- Access-to-skincare programs
- Training for healthcare professionals

👉 Community and educational value are important advantages.

👩‍⚕️ 6. Strong Clinical Relevance & Dermatologist Involvement

Successful projects usually involve:

Dermatologists
Academic skin researchers
Clinical skincare experts

👉 Clinical credibility significantly improves competitiveness.

🌍 7. Diversity, Inclusion & Skin of Color Research (Growing Priority)

Increasing emphasis on:
- Inclusive dermatology
- Skin of color education
- Equity in dermatologic care access

👉 Projects addressing underserved populations are increasingly favored.

📊 8. Feasible, Consumer-Relevant Outcomes Design

Competitive studies often measure:

Skin hydration
Barrier recovery
Symptom reduction
Adherence
Tolerability
Patient-reported outcomes

👉 Practical measurable outcomes matter greatly.

🤝 9. Healthcare Professional & Academic Partnerships

High-success collaborations often involve:
- Academic dermatology departments
- Residency programs
- Professional societies
- Educational networks

👉 Trusted clinical partnerships strengthen proposals.

🧪 10. Product-Relevant or Ingredient-Relevant Research

Studies aligned with:

Ceramides
Barrier repair formulations
Moisturizer adherence
Non-irritating skincare regimens

tend to fit strategically better.

👉 Alignment with skincare science themes improves funding likelihood.

📈 11. Potential for Broad Educational Dissemination

Strong projects often include:

Patient education materials
CME/dermatology training
Social media/public campaigns
Clinical guideline influence

👉 Dissemination potential is highly valued.

🌐 12. Real-World & Preventive Dermatology Applications

Competitive themes include:

Prevention of skin barrier damage
Adjunctive skincare during treatment
Everyday skin health maintenance
Pediatric/preventive dermatology

👉 Prevention-oriented skincare science aligns well with brand strategy.

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

🔥 Highest impact factors:

Dermatology/skin barrier focus
Practical patient skin health impact
Translational clinical relevance

⚖️ Major differentiators:

Barrier science and ceramide relevance
Educational/public health value
Diversity and skin-of-color relevance

📌 Supporting factors:

Clinical partnerships
Feasible outcome measures
Product/ingredient alignment
Dissemination potential

💡 Insider Insight

Compared to NIH or pharmaceutical dermatology funders:

CeraVe is:
👉 highly focused on:
- practical skincare outcomes
- barrier science
- dermatology education
- accessible preventive skin health

👉 Winning formula:
Barrier-focused dermatology project + practical patient benefit + strong clinical relevance + educational/community impact

✔️ What wins:

Barrier repair and ceramide research
Atopic dermatitis and sensitive skin studies
Dermatology education initiatives
Inclusive skincare and skin-of-color programs
Real-world skincare adherence studies

❌ What struggles:

Pure basic science
Non-dermatology research
Highly technical projects without consumer/patient relevance
Weak clinical applicability

Specialties

Cancer

Oncology

Dermatology

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be working actively in areas related to melanoma and skin cancer. Funds may be used for support of a new or ongoing research/clinical investigation project. There is no age requirement. However, applicants without prior funding, who are in a formative stage of their career, or who are undergoing a mid-career research change, will be given preference.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: CeraVe

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 10 Hudson St, New York City, New York 10001

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