AAD Young Investigator Awards Grant

AAD Young Investigator Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Dermatology
Amount: US $6,000
Last Updated: June 25, 2025

Summary

The AAD Young Investigator Awards recognize promising dermatology researchers in the U.S. and Canada, offering a $6,000 prize and plaque for outstanding research in either basic/translational or clinical tracks. Eligible applicants must have a DO, MD, or PhD, and their research should be completed and submitted for publication. The application window is open from June 1 to September 1, encouraging diversity within research topics and applicants.

Overview

The AAD Young Investigator Awards are given annually by the Academy to young dermatology researchers in the United States and Canada who demonstrate the potential to become established, independently funded investigators in the field. The purpose of the award is to recognize significant research advances in the science and practice of dermatology. Award: The award has two tracks, one for basic/translational research and another for clinical research. One recipient from each track will receive a $6,000 prize and an engraved plaque during the Academy’s Annual Meeting. The application period runs from June 1 to Sept. 1.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicants must have a DO or MD degree, and have completed or be participating in a dermatology residency program in the U.S. or Canada accredited by:The ACGMEThe Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, orThe Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec.MD and DO applicants must have initiated the research after medical school, and applicants with a PhD must have initiated the research after their PhD thesis work.The research submitted must be completed.Applicants must complete their research by age 40 and within eight years of completing a terminal degree.An extension of up to two years may be granted for personal or family medical issues or the birth, adoption, or rearing of a child or children.The submitted research must also be submitted for publication, in press, or published.

Ineligibility

Proposals or research in progress are not eligible.