The application period for 2013 meetings is closed. Information about the 2014 meetings is forthcoming.
Applicants will be notified in November about the status of their applications. Please note that prior to applying, all potential scheduling conflicts must be resolved because scholarship recipients who do not participate take the opportunity away from other applicants. Individuals are eligible for either scholarship only one time during their careers.
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Through mutual arrangements with several international dermatological societies, a number of travel grants are available for U.S. and Canadian residents, fellows or young dermatologists (within five years of completing residency) to attend these societies' meetings. Each scholarship program has different requirements and provisions.
The application period for 2013 meetings is closed.
Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD): SBD offers two scholarships for its its 2013 meeting, Sept. 4-7, 2013 in Brazilia. Recipients are provided with free registration and accommodations. No stipend will be provided to those attending. Those attending the meeting must arrange and assume all travel and meal expenses. Applicants should speak and understand written Portuguese or Spanish because translation will not be available.
British Association of Dermatologists (BAD): BAD offers four scholarships to attend its 93rd Annual Meeting, July 9-11, 2013 in Liverpool at the Arena & Convention Center (AAC). There will be a trainee pre-conference meeting on July 8 that may be of interest as well. Registration fees will be waived; hotel accommodations will be provided by the BAD. Residents and fellows will be invited to attend the president's reception and the annual dinner for no charge. Those attending the BAD meeting must arrange and assume all travel and incidental expenses. No official provision will be made for spouses; however, if they pay for their own expenses, they are welcome to attend. Children cannot be accommodated.
Chilean Society of Dermatology (SOCHIDERM): SOCHIDERM offers two scholarships to attend its annual meeting. The meeting usually is held during the third week of November. The society will provide ground transportation to the meeting location, as well as registration fees and lodging at the meeting location. Each attendee also will receive a grant of $500 (USD). Attendees must understand and speak Spanish fairly well. Attendees should arrange their own accommodations for arrival and departure days in Santiago because this will not be covered by the society.
Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS): DSS offers two scholarships to attends its meeting, July 13-14, 2013, at the Orchard Parade Hotel. Each attendee will receive a grant of $500. DSS also will be able to arrange for a one- to two-week clinical observation attachment to the various dermatological training centers in Singapore, such as the National Skin Centre, Changi General Hospital and/or Singapore General Hospital.
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV): EADV offers three scholarships to attend its annual meeting Oct. 3-6, 2013, in Istanbul, Turkey. Each scholarship will include an award of $750, and free registration and housing in a reasonable hotel. Unfortunately, EADV cannot provide additional support for travel expenses; therefore, the successful candidates are expected to find their own funding sources beyond the $750 that is included in the scholarship.
French Society of Dermatology (FSD): FSD offers two scholarships to attend its annual meeting, "Journées Dermatologiques de Paris," Dec. 5-8, 2013. Each attendee will receive a grant of 1,500 euros. The attendees will not be charged a registration fee; however, the attendee must cover travel and housing. Attendees must be fluent in French.
Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL): IADVL offers two scholarships to attend its annual national conference, DERMACON, in Ahemdabad Jan. 24-27, 2013. Recipients will be asked to submit a summary of their work in dermatogy for presentation at the conference (oral presentation or poster). Each attendee will receive a waiver of conference registration, accommodation and local hospitality.
Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD): IAD offers two scholarships to attend its spring meeting April 26-27, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel Belfast and Belfast City Hospital. The meeting consists of a scientific session followed by dinner. There will be a clinical meeting the following morning hosted by St. Vincent's Hospital. The theme of the meeting is genodermatoses. The IAD will provide two nights of accommodation in the hotel, as well as registration fees and dinner. The scholarship does not include transportation; therefore, attendees will need to pay their own travel expenses to Ireland.
Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology: Two scholarships are available to attend the Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology's Annual Meeting April 24-26, 2013 at the David Intercontinental Hotel Tel Aviv. The scholarship includes free registration to attend the scientific and social programs, and a grant of $500 per attendee. Attendees must have a fair knowledge of Hebrew. Note: at the time of travel, there can be no U.S. State Department travel warning in place for Israel.
Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMAST): Two scholarships are available to attend SIDeMaST's annual meeting, May 27-31, 2013, in Venice. Each attendee will receive a grant of 500 euros. The society will provide housing and registration. Attendees must be fluent in Italian.
Mexican Academy of Dermatology: Four scholarships are available. These scholarships consist of free registration and lodging. Transportation is not included and there is no translation from Spanish to English for lectures.
Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS): SDS offers one scholarship to attend its Annual Meeting May 30-31, 2013 in Inverness. The attendee will receive a grant of 750 pounds sterling, and will be expected to stay for about one week. Accommodation for the attendee preferably will be with young Scottish dermatological families to facilitate collegiality and establish potentially long-lasting friendships. Usually the trip includes a tour of some of the other Scottish dermatology departments (Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen) in the three to four days before the annual meeting. The society will cover the cost of attending the meeting (registration, annual dinner, etc.) and it will not be included in the 750 pounds sterling award.