International Society Travel Grant

The AAD offers grants for travel to international dermatology meetings. The grants are open to dermatology residents, fellows, or young dermatologists who are within five years of completing residency from the United States and Canada. The grants are for travel to dermatology meetings in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The program offers participants an opportunity to meet foreign colleagues and establish long-lasting professional relationships.

Criteria

• Maximum of two applicants per residency program.

• One applicant per residency program per international meeting.

• One year of training or more must be completed by the time of the meeting.

• Individuals may receive an International Society Travel Grant only once during their careers.

• Residency program directors must provide applicants with a signed letter of recommendation (PDF preferred format), to be attached to online applications, which indicates approval of time off for society meetings. 

• Prior to applying, all potential scheduling conflicts must be resolved to avoid taking the opportunity away from other applicants.

• No deferrals permitted. Eligible applicants may reapply the following year if unable to accept scholarship.

Applications for the AAD International Society Annual Meeting Travel Grant are now closed. Applications will reopen in June 2024.

Opportunities

Through mutual arrangements with several international dermatological societies, a number of travel grants are available for US 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. 

Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD)

• Sept. 5-7, 2024 in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and accommodations up to four days

British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)

• July 2-4, 2024, in Manchester, UK

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, hotel accommodations for four nights, an invitation to attend the trainee evening event, and one ticket to the BADfest welcome reception

Chilean Society of Dermatology (SOCHIDERM)

• Apr. 11-13, 2024 in Sheraton Miramar Hotel, Viña del Mar, Chile

• November 2024, location TBA

• Two scholarships available for April congress

• Two scholarships available for November congress

• Complimentary registration, accommodations, and $1,000 stipend

Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS)

• Meeting date and location TBA

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and $500 stipend

Ecuadorian Society of Dermatology (ESD)

• No meeting in 2024

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration

• Invitation to the Inauguration Ceremony cocktail

• Hotel accommodation at the main hotel during the days of the meeting

• Understanding of Spanish helpful, but not required

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

• Sept. 25 – 29, 2024, in Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Three scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, accommodations, and $750 via bank transfer

French Society of Dermatology (FSD)

• Dec. 3 – 7, 2024, in Paris, France

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and $1,500 stipend

• Must be fluent in French

Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL)

• Feb. 22 – 25, 2024, in Hyderabad, Telanaga, India

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, CME, and one dermatosurgery workshop

• Candidates required to present a poster

Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD)

• May 9 – 11, 2024, in Naas, Ireland

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, two nights of accommodation, and invitation to gala dinner

Israeli Society of Dermatology and Venereology (ISDV)

• Meeting date TBA in Tel Aviv, Israel

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, ticket to social event, and $1,000 stipend

Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMAST)

• Meeting date TBA in Catania, Sicily

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and 1000 euro stipend via bank transfer

• Must be fluent in Italian

Mexican Academy of Dermatology

• Meeting information TBA

Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS)

• June 6 – 7, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland

• One scholarship available

• Complimentary registration, stipend towards accommodations up to 500 pounds, and a 750-pound stipend

For more information, contact Sami Patel at sapatel@aad.org.