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 open.

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. 4-6, 2026, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and hotel accommodation (up to four days)

• Spanish or Portuguese fluency required

British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)

• June 29 – July 2, 2026, in Manchester, United Kingdom

• Three 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)

• April 8-11, 2026, in Viña del Mar – V Region (XVI Chilean Congress of Dermatology)

• Three scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, stipend of $1,000 USD delivered at the meeting, participation in all courses, and participation in all social activities

• November meeting to be announced

Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS)

• Meeting and grant information to be announced

Ecuadorian Society of Dermatology (ESD)

• Aug. 20-23, 2026, in Cuenca, Ecuador

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and accommodation

• Understanding of Spanish helpful, but not required

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

• Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2026, in Vienna, Austria

• Three scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, accommodations, and $750 stipend

French Society of Dermatology (FSD)

• Dec. 1-5, 2026, in Paris, France

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and a 1500-euro stipend

• French fluency required

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

• Jan. 29 – Feb. 1, 2026, in Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, a 50,000 INR stipend, and meals for all days except Sunday

Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD)

• April 23-25, 2026, in Killashee, Ireland

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, accommodation (two nights), and invitation to attend Gala dinner

Israeli Society of Dermatology and Venereology (ISDV)

• June 3-5, 2026, in Jerusalem, Israel

• Two scholarships available

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

Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMAST)

• April 21-24, 2026, in Rimini, Italy

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, 1000 euro stipend delivered after the meeting

• Italian fluency required

Mexican Academy of Dermatology

• Meeting information to be announced

Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS)

• Dates to be announced, in Ayrshire County, Scotland

• 1 scholarship available

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

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