La Roche-Posay Opens Young Investigator Grant Applications for 2026
La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme that provides up to $50,000 in funding to early-career dermatologists.
The La Roche-Posay Young Investigator Grant is a competitive funding programme that provides up to $50,000 in funding to early-career dermatologists, residents, and fellows. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the programme, which aims to support research that transforms patient quality of life through clinical medicine, biology, and pharmacology.
The programme is open to early-career dermatologists who have completed their residency in the US and are conducting research in the first five years of their practice. Applicants must submit proposals, including a research plan, CV, mentorship letter, verification affidavit, and budget, by 1 November.
A panel of board-certified dermatologists, chaired by Dr Adam Friedman, will review the proposals and award grants to the selected researchers. The winners will be announced in early 2027 and recognized at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, US.
La Roche-Posay has also announced the winners of the 2025 Young Investigator Grant, who were recognized at the AAD Annual Meeting in March 2026 in Denver, Colorado, US. The winners include Dr Junqian Zhang, Dr Leonardo Tjahjono, Dr Matthew Draelos, Dr Miguel Angel Aristizabal Torres, Dr Misty Eleryan, Dr Rohan Shah, and Dr William Lewis.
The programme is committed to fostering the next generation of researchers who are pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. By supporting these innovative researchers, La Roche-Posay is playing a vital role in shaping the future of accessible, effective, and evidence-based dermatological care for all skin types.
## La Roche-Posay's Commitment to Dermatological Research
La Roche-Posay is deeply committed to supporting the next generation of researchers who are working to improve patient quality of life through clinical medicine, biology, and pharmacology. The Young Investigator Grant programme is a key part of this commitment, providing funding and recognition to early-career dermatologists who are conducting innovative research in the field.
## The Benefits of the Young Investigator Grant Programme
The Young Investigator Grant programme provides a range of benefits to early-career dermatologists, including:
- Up to $50,000 in funding to support research projects - Recognition and awards for outstanding research - Opportunities for networking and collaboration with other researchers - Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced dermatologists
## The Future of Dermatological Research
The La Roche-Posay Young Investigator Grant programme is an important part of the future of dermatological research. By supporting innovative researchers, the programme is helping to shape the future of accessible, effective, and evidence-based dermatological care for all skin types.
| Grant Recipient | Project Title | | --- | --- | | Dr Junqian Zhang | Development and evaluation of a translucent suture pad to enhance suturing education in dermatologic surgery | | Dr. Leonardo Tjahjono | Prospective observational study of combined biologic therapy, Bimekizumab, and deroofing surgery in active Hurley II/III hidradenitis suppurativa without biologic interruption | | Dr Matthew Draelos | Topically applied chemical probes for visual fluorescence-based detection and surgical management of non-melanoma skin cancer in all skin phototypes | | Dr Miguel Angel Aristizabal Torres | Development of a transplant-specific quality-of-life module to augment BASQOL in solid organ transplant recipients with keratinocyte carcinoma | | Dr Misty Eleryan | Evaluating a hybrid teledermatology and mobile care model to improve skin cancer detection and treatment access in rural communities | | Dr Rohan Shah | Healing Beyond the Tattoo: A trauma-informed dermatologic initiative using laser therapy and skin barrier science to empower survivors of human trafficking | | Dr William Lewis | Fractional cryotherapy for skin resurfacing and pigmentary modulation |
