World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship Grant

World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Dermatology
Amount: US $2,250
Last Updated: July 11, 2025

Summary

The World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship, supported by the American Academy of Dermatology, offers scholarships for U.S. and Canadian dermatology residents, fellows, or young dermatologists to attend the World Congress of Dermatology in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2027. The application process will open in 2027, with eligibility requirements including a letter of recommendation and a submitted abstract. This scholarship includes complimentary registration and a $2,250 award to assist with meeting costs.

Overview

NOTE: The AAD World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship is not currently open but is expected to open in the spring of 2026. The Academy's World Congress Fund Review Task Force offers a limited number of scholarships to U.S. and Canadian dermatology residents, fellows, or young dermatologists within five years of dermatology residency to attend the World Congress of Dermatology in 2027 in Guadalajara, Mexico. This scholarship program is supported by funds from the 18th World Congress of Dermatology held in New York in 1992, and includes complimentary registration and a $2,250 scholarship as partial support for meeting attendance. The application is currently closed, and will open in 2027.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be within five years of completion of dermatology residency training at the time of the meeting.The Academy must receive a letter of recommendation, preferably from the applicant’s present or former training director.Abstract must be submitted with application.Must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada

Ineligibility

Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible.