Interdisciplinary Collaboration for the Management of Severe Alopecia Areata in Patients with Comorbidities

This competitive grant program seeks to support educational projects focused on addressing knowledge gaps related to the diagnosis, severity assessment, treatment, and overall care management of Alopecia Areata (AA) for adults and adolescents (aged 12-17) with comorbidities. The program is aimed at improving healthcare professionals' understanding and practices related to AA.

Overview

• Funding for individual projects up to $100,000.
• Support for educational symposia at major US dermatology conferences.
• Opportunities to address knowledge and practice gaps in managing AA.
• A focus on interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care.

Priority Areas

• Severity Assessment: Understanding and assessing the severity of Alopecia Areata in patients with comorbidities.
• Treatment Knowledge: Enhancing knowledge about available therapeutic options including kinase inhibitors.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration among dermatologists, nurses, and other specialists for comprehensive patient management.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Projects must be located in the United States.
• Eligible applicants include medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy schools, healthcare institutions, and professional organizations.
• Only organizations are eligible; individuals and medical practice groups cannot apply.
• The project/program lead must be affiliated with the requesting organization.
• Proposals will be assessed based on their relevance to the educational goals, clarity of the project design, and potential impact on patient care.

Timeline

• Grant Application Due Date: September 16, 2025 (23:59 Eastern Time)
• Anticipated Grant Award Notification: November 2025
• Anticipated Project Start Date: January 2026
• Anticipated Project End Date: December 2026

How to Submit:

• Please go to www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/knowledge and sign in.
• Click the “Start A New Knowledge Gap Application" button.
• IMPORTANT: Upload proposal (see Appendix) in the General RFP Submission field.
   

Please note: Full RFP is attached in the "More Information" section of this page. Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.