Young Investigator Grants

Young Investigator Grants is sponsored by La Roche-Posay (L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty). This program supports clinical research among early-career dermatologists in the United States, encouraging a better understanding of skin conditions and driving innovations towards life-changing dermatology. The scope of the project must be strictly limited to clinical research.

Grant Proposal | LRP | LDB La Roche-Posay is committed to supporting research Recommended by 100,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay’s mission is to provide life-changing dermatological skincare. Sourced from its Thermal Center in France—the first Dermatology Center in Europe—the brand’s selenium-rich Thermal Spring Water is known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.

With over 750 studies and 25 years of research, La Roche-Posay products deliver proven results for all skin types, even the most sensitive. For more information, visit www. laroche-posay.

us. This competitive program is open to licensed dermatologists including dermatology residents, fellows, and new practitioners (within the first five years post-residency) in the United States. Submit your application using the QR code or Apply Here button below.

Please include the following: Research Plan: Maximum 8 pages. The scope of the project must be strictly limited to clinical research, excluding community Budget & CV: Including full contact information. Mentorship: A letter of support from a mentor or Chief of Dermatology.

Verification: An affidavit stating the project has not received full funding from other sources. Applications are due by November 1, 2026. Winners will be announced by February 2027.

Please reach out to Jessica Allison, AVP Medical Relations, at [email protected] with questions. CALLING ALL GRANT PROPOSALS! La Roche-Posay is committed to supporting research by encouraging a better understanding of skin conditions and driving innovations towards life-changing dermatology with efficient solutions that improve the quality of life for patients.

The Young Investigator Grants represent an ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes by fostering innovative research among early-career dermatologists in the United States. La Roche-Posay is providing a combined $50,000 in research grants for the 2026 cycle.

Applications will be judged on four key criteria: the importance and innovation of the research; the rigor and feasibility of the methodology; the investigator’s expertise and available resources; and the project’s future impact and scalability. Award amounts vary based on the submission's excellence and the applicant’s specific funding requirements. Awarded funds are restricted solely to primary research expenses.

Instructor of Dermatology Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Co-director of Hidradenitis Suppurativ Clinic Director of Inpatient Dermatology Director of Rheumatology-Dermatology program Director of Preclerkship Medical Student Curriculum George Washington University MISTY ELERYAN, MD, MS, FACMS Director of Mohs Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology Founder & CEO, Chosen Dermatology, Co MATTHEW M.

DRAELOS, MD, PhD Instructor of Dermatology Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology Mohs Micrographic & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Dermatology University of Pennsylvania Health System MIGUEL A. ARISTIZABAL TORRES, MD Department of Dermatology NADIA S.

EL-HAMDI, MD, PhD PGY-2 Dermatology Resident Department of Dermatology Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education PGY-4 Dermatology Resident UT Southwestern Dermatology PGY-4 Dermatology Chief Resident SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Clinical Assistant Professor, UC San Diego Fellow, Salk Institute for Biological Studies Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology University of Pennsylvania VINAYAK K.

NAHAR, MD, PhD, MS Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Research Department of Dermatology University of Mississippi Medical Center PGY-4 Dermatology Resident UT Southwestern Dermatology Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics Lead Physician, Pediatric Dermatology Director of Clinical Trials in Dermatology University of Mississippi Medical Center PGY-4 Dermatology Resident Albert Einstein College of Medicine Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology University of Pennsylvania Penn State College of Medicine Room C7801A, mail code HU14 Applications are limited to one per candidate.

Only complete files submitted by 11:59pm EST on November 1, 2026 will be submitted to the Scientific Committee for review. Grant recipients will be notified by February 2027 Please email us directly with any questions you may have prior to applying: