Young Investigator Awards

Eligibility

• The applicants must have a DO or MD degree, and have completed or be participating in a dermatology residency program in the U.S. or Canada accredited by:
  • The ACGME,
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; or
  • The Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec.
• MD and DO applicants must have initiated the research after medical school, and applicants with a PhD must have initiated the research after their PhD thesis work.
• The research submitted must be completed; proposals or research in progress are not eligible.
• Applicants must complete their research by age 40 and within eight years of completing a terminal degree.
• An extension of up to two years may be granted for personal or family medical issues or the birth, adoption, or rearing of a child or children.
• The submitted research must also be submitted for publication, in press, or published.

The application period runs from June 1 to Sept. 1. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, as are individuals whose submitted research examines underrepresented minority and diverse populations.

Summary

The AAD Young Investigator Awards are given annually by the Academy to young dermatology researchers in the United States and Canada who demonstrate the potential to become established, independently funded investigators in the field. The purpose of the award is to recognize significant research advances in the science and practice of dermatology.

Award:

The award has two tracks, one for basic/translational research and another for clinical research. One recipient from each track will receive a $6,000 prize and an engraved plaque during the Academy’s Annual Meeting.

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

• The applicant must personally complete all sections of the application except the letter of recommendation
• Narrative description of the applicant's major contribution to science as designated for this application. The description should include the following as they relate to the major contribution to science theme: background and significance of the scientific question(s); objectives, methods, results, conclusions, and benefits to dermatology of each study (if multiple studies) comprising the body of research; overall value of the research contributions to dermatology; future directions of research; and appropriate reference list.
• CV should include publication history, scientific presentations, research achievements, and prior recognition of work (awards and funding)
• One additional letter of recommendation may be submitted as a supplemental attachment
• Additional material related to the submitted research may be submitted as a supplemental attachment, including (if applicable) a letter from the applicant attesting to the reason(s) for a time extension for submitted research