Research Grants Program

Mission: To encourage and support medical research into the potential causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvements in its treatment and potential prevention or cure.

Program Background:

• Has awarded more than $1.7 million to researchers since founding
• Grants awarded to 79 studies to date (as of provided materials)
• Funded by donations from thousands of individuals

Funding Focus Areas

Research into:

• Potential causes of rosacea
• Immune system mechanisms
• Nervous system involvement
• Facial blood vessel function
• Microbiome and bacterial composition
• Demodex mites and associated organisms
• Genetics and hereditary factors
• Treatment efficacy and optimization
• Diagnostic tools and imaging
• Ocular (eye) rosacea pathophysiology
• Vascular and inflammatory mechanisms
• Epigenetics and cellular modifications
• Systemic associations with rosacea

Eligibility

• Researchers worldwide may apply
• Postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors, and established researchers have been awarded grants
• Collaborative research teams are supported

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed and selected by the Medical Advisory Board composed of leading rosacea experts
• Board Chair: Dr. Richard Granstein, Chair of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College
• Board includes three former presidents of the American Academy of Dermatology
• Leading experts in dermatology, ophthalmology, and rosacea research

Contact Information

National Rosacea Society

• Phone: 1-847-382-8971
• Email: info@rosacea.org
• Address: 4619 N. Ravenswood Ave., Ste. 103, Chicago, IL 60640
• Website: rosacea.org

Award Ranges (Historical Examples)

• $5,000 (smaller studies)
• $10,000 - $15,000 (typical range)
• $23,315 - $25,000 (larger comprehensive studies)

Research Results Publication

• Study results presented at medical scientific meetings
• Published in medical journals
• Results shared in the NRS newsletter (Rosacea Review)
• Completed research reports posted on website

How to Apply

To apply for a research grant, click here (application portal/link available on website)

Application Process

1. Access the grant application through rosacea.org website
2. Submit application materials through the designated portal
3. Applications reviewed by Medical Advisory Board
4. Selected studies notified of funding decisions

Required Application Materials

Specific materials and format not detailed in provided website content. Contact the National Rosacea Society directly for detailed application requirements:

• Phone: 1-847-382-8971
• Email: info@rosacea.org

Research Areas Welcome

Applications addressing any aspect of rosacea pathophysiology, treatment, diagnosis, or prevention are considered, including:

• Basic science research
• Clinical trials
• Epidemiological studies
• Diagnostic tool development
• Treatment efficacy studies
• Mechanistic investigations