Grants are offered by the AAD to dermatology residents, fellows, or young dermatologists (within five years of completing residency) from the United States and Canada for travel to dermatology meetings in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The grants are offered through mutual arrangements with several international dermatologic societies and the International Affairs Committee of the AAD.

The program offers participants an opportunity to meet foreign colleagues and establish long-lasting professional relationships. Past attendees have been uniformly appreciative of the chance to attend these meetings.

Details about 2014 meetings are posted as they become available.

Deadline for 2014 grant applications: Sept. 30, 2013.

"I had a chance to meet with numerous dermatologists and dermatology residents with whom I hope to continue both personal and professional relationships."
— Tatyana Hamilton, MD

Two applicants per residency program.
One applicant per residency program per international meeting.
One year of of training and more must be completed by the time of the meeting.
Individuals are eligible for either scholarship only one time during their careers.
Residency program directors must provide applicants with a signed letter of recommendation (PDF preferred format),
to be attached to online applications.
Please note that prior to applying, all potential scheduling conflicts must be resolved prior to applying to avoid taking the opportunity away from other applicants.
Information about the 2014 meetings is posted as it becomes available.
Deadline to apply for 2014 meetings: Sept. 30, 2013.

Participating societies:

Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD): Two scholarships
British Association of Dermatologists (BAD): Four scholarships
Chilean Society of Dermatology (SOCHIDERM): Two scholarships
Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS): Two scholarships
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV): Three scholarships
French Society of Dermatology (FSD): Two scholarships.
Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL): Two scholarships
Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD): Two scholarships
Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology: Two scholarships
Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMAST): Two scholarships
Mexican Academy of Dermatology: Four scholarships
Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS): One scholarship

Deadline for 2014 meetings: Sept. 30, 2013

Submit an application.

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.

Apply by Sept. 30, 2013 to attend 2014 meetings!

Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD):
• Two scholarships available.
• Complimentary registration and accommodations.
• Recipients must be fluent and understand written Portuguese or Spanish.
• Sept. 24-30, 2014 - Recife, Pernambuco

British Association of Dermatologists (BAD):
• Four scholarships available.
• Complimentary registration and hotel accommodations (bed and breakfast), including an invitation to the President's Reception and the Annual Dinner. Children cannot be be accommodated
• July 1-3, 2014- SECC Glasgow

Chilean Society of Dermatology (SOCHIDERM):
• Two scholarships available.
• Ground transportation provided to meeting locations.
• Complimentary registration and accommodations; and $500 stipend (USD) provided at the meeting.
• Attendees must understand and speak Spanish fairly well.
• May 2-5, 2014 - Santiago.

Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS):
• Two scholarships available.
• $500 (USD) stipend to be delivered at the meeting
• 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.
• September 6-7, 2014 - Suntec City Convention (tentative venue)
International Pigment Cell Conference (IPCC) scheduled Sept. 4-7, 2014, Singapore (separate charges and registration apply- not included in these scholarships)

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV):
• Three scholarships available.
• $750 (USD) stipend, complimentary registration, and accommodations
• October 8-12, 2014 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

French Society of Dermatology (FSD):
• Two scholarships available.
• $1,500 euro stipend and complimentary registration.
• Attendees must be fluent in French.
• Dec. 9-13, 2013, Paris, Palais des Congres

Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL):
• Two scholarships available.
• Recipients to submit a summary of their work in dermatology for presentation at the conference ( poster).
• Complimentary registration for the meeting and one dermatology/dermatosurgery course
• December 4-7, 2013 (combined with XI International Congress of Dermatology), New Delhi, India

Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD):
• Two scholarships available.
• Complimentary two nights of accommodation, meeting registration and dinner.
• May 9-10, 2014, Dunadry Hotel, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (scientific session on Friday, May 9, followed by a dinner and gala.). A clinical meeting scheduled and to be g hosted by Antrim Area Hospital. Meeting theme: Acne/hidradenitis suppurativa

Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology (ISDV):
• Two scholarships available.
• Complimentary registration for scientific and social programs
• $500 (USD) stipend to be delivered at the meeting.
• Attendees must have a fair knowledge of Hebrew.
• At the time of travel, no U.S. State Department travel warning should be in place for Israel.
• April 9-11, 2013 (joint meeting with the Euo-Asian Association of Dermatologists), Jerusalem

Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMAST):
• Two scholarships are available.
• $500 euro stipend to be delivered at the meeting.
• Complimentary housing and registration.
• Attendees must be fluent in Italian.

Mexican Academy of Dermatology:
• Four scholarships available.
• Complimentary registration for the meeting and lodging (3 days) and a stipend (5,000 pesos).
• Attendees must be able to speak and understand Spanish
• 2014: April, World Trade Center , Mexico City (exact dates to be confirmed)

Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS):
• One scholarship available.
• 750 pounds sterling stipend and complimentary registration and accommodations (with local families).
• One-week committment, including a tour of some of the other Scottish dermatology departments (Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen) in the three to four days before the annual meeting.
• Late May/Early June 2014 (to be confirmed), Dumfries