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NEA Champion Grant

National Eczema Association

Purpose

This award provides funding support for experienced researchers with recognized productivity — either within or outside the eczema field — to conduct highly innovative, cutting-edge investigations related to eczema. Data from this award can then be used to seek additional, larger-scale funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or other funding entities to build on these discoveries.

Champion Grants facilitate trail-blazing research by established investigators who have built a life-long career in eczema research, as well as thought leaders from other areas of study that can bring additional new perspectives to the research forefront.

This award also serves as a bridge for previous successful NEA research award recipients by providing a funding mechanism to stay in the eczema research field and strengthen their research program and commitment to advancing our understanding of this serious disease.

Proposals should address at least one of the following research priorities:

Cutting edge basic and translational science
Eczema heterogeneity: Novel insights
Innovations in clinical practice and care
Understanding and alleviating disease burden
Eczema prevention

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🧬 1. Direct Focus on Eczema Pathogenesis or Treatment

NEA grants prioritize research that:

Investigates underlying biological mechanisms of eczema (e.g., skin barrier function, immune dysregulation)

Explores new or improved treatments (topicals, biologics, microbiome therapies)

Studies disease progression, comorbidities, or flare triggers

Predictor: A proposal that clearly aligns with the etiology, treatment, or quality of life impacts of eczema.

💡 2. Innovative or Translational Potential

NEA values novel, high-impact ideas — especially those with realistic potential to improve patient outcomes.

Strong areas include:

Skin microbiome research

Personalized medicine in eczema

Biomarker discovery

JAK inhibitors, biologic therapies

Itch mechanisms and relief strategies

Predictor: Early-stage but clinically relevant innovations with a translational path.

🧑‍🔬 3. Early-Career Investigator Focus

NEA actively supports young investigators, postdocs, and junior faculty to build careers in eczema research.

Predictors of success:

Strong mentorship

Institutional support

Preliminary data or clear research training goals

Demonstrated interest in eczema (prior studies, abstracts, or advocacy involvement)

📊 4. Scientific Rigor and Feasibility

Clear research question and testable hypothesis

Well-defined study aims, methods, and statistical plans

Reasonable timelines and budget justification

Predictor: Projects with well-structured methods and clear deliverables suited to the grant’s duration and budget.

🤝 5. Patient-Centered Relevance

NEA values projects that reflect patient experiences, address health disparities, or promote shared decision-making.

Including patient input or advisory boards strengthens proposals.

Predictor: Direct benefit to the eczema community (especially underserved or pediatric populations).

📋 NEA Grant Programs

Program	Purpose	Amount
Eczema Champion Research Grants	Supports senior and early-stage researchers with high-impact ideas	$100K–$200K
Eczema Research Fellowships	Supports postdocs or residents in eczema-focused labs	~$50K
Community Impact Grants	Supports QOL, education, access, or advocacy projects	~$25K–$50K
Catalyst Research Grants	Small pilot studies or new directions	$10K–$50K

✅ Strong Proposal Examples:

Skin barrier repair mechanisms in pediatric eczema

Neuroimmune pathways in chronic itch

JAK-STAT inhibitors in steroid-refractory AD

Racial disparities in eczema diagnosis and treatment

Environmental triggers and exposome studies

Specialties

Dermatology

Eligibility Requirements

Associate professors and above that have or have had national-level funding as a principal investigator (or Co-PI) within the past five years on an R01 grant or its equivalent (e.g. VA Merit Award, NSF grant, NIH program project or cooperative grant).

Previous recipients of NEA research grants are also eligible to apply provided the following criteria are met:

The NEA research grant has been completed, and final scientific and financial reports have been received by NEA.
At least one (1) peer-reviewed publication has been published or accepted for publication from the NEA-supported research.

The principal investigator must be personally and actively responsible for the conduct of the proposed research and eligible to apply for research grants under the guidelines of the applicant’s host institution. The principal investigator does not need to be a United States citizen, and the research does not need to take place in the United States.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: National Eczema Association

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 505 San Marin Drive, #B300 | Novato, CA 94945

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