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 for 2026 are now closed.

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)

• 2027 Meeting and grant information to be announced

British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)

• June 29 – July 1, 2027, in Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Four scholarships available

• Complimentary meeting registration, including the Monday trainee pre-conference session (28 June) hotel accommodations (up to four nights), an invitation to attend the trainee evening event, and one ticket to the BADfest Welcome Reception

• Language Requirement: None

Chilean Society of Dermatology (SOCHIDERM)

• 2027 meeting and grant information to be announced

Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS)

• 2027 meeting and grant information to be announced

Ecuadorian Society of Dermatology (ESD)

• Oct. 8 – 10, 2027, in Guayaquil, Ecuador

• Two scholarships available

• Complimentary registration and accommodation

• Language Requirement: Understanding of Spanish helpful, but not required

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

• Sept. 22 – 25, 2027, in Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Three scholarships available

• Complimentary registration, accommodation, and $750 stipend via bank transfer

• Language Requirement: None

French Society of Dermatology (FSD)

• 2027 meeting and grant information to be announced

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

• Feb. 4 – 7, 2027, in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

• Two scholarships available

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

• Language Requirement: None

Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD)

• May 6 – 8, 2027, in Belfast, Northern Ireland

• Two scholarships available

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

• Language Requirement: None

Israeli Society of Dermatology and Venereology (ISDV)

• June 3 – 5, 2027, in Jerusalem, Israel (tentatively scheduled)

• Two scholarships available

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

• Language Requirement: None

Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMAST)

• 2027 meeting and grant information to be announced

Mexican Academy of Dermatology

• 2027 meeting and grant information to be announced

Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS)

• 2027 meeting and grant information to be announced

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