The partnership brings administration of the awards under ISID, providing consistent support and broader promotion across the global dermatology research community. This is especially significant for the Asia-Pacific region, which previously had limited administrative infrastructure for the awards program. The goal is to ensure exceptional science from all ISID regions receives the visibility and support it deserves.

The ISID-LEO Foundation Awards recognize outstanding scientists whose work represents an extraordinary contribution to skin research and has the potential to pave the way for new and improved treatments for skin diseases. Three awards of $100,000 each are given annually — one in each global region: Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), and Asia-Pacific.

What This Means for Applicants

• Greater visibility within the global investigative dermatology community through SID, ESDR, and Asian society channels
•  Enhanced networking opportunities and potential collaborations across ISID regions
• Consistent application support and communication throughout the evaluation process
• ISID-LEO Foundation Alumni status, connecting you with a growing international cohort of emerging leaders in skin science

2026 Americas Region—Inaugural Cycle

Applications open: Monday, February 2, 2026 (Midnight ET)
Applications close: Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Midnight ET)
Winner notified: Early April 2026

Applications are evaluated by an independent Global Review Panelof internationally recognized experts representing societies across all three regions, ensuring unbiased assessment to the highest scientific standards.
Eligibility at a Glance

Self-nominees must:

• Be working within the Americas region
• Be between 30 and 40 years of age at the time of award (with provisions for career breaks, including parental leave)
• Be active scientists within skin-related research
• Demonstrate at least 5 peer-reviewed first author, co-first author, or last author publications in skin-related research

Application Requirements

• Comprehensive CV
• Letter of recommendation from a senior colleague/collaborator/mentor
• Overview of current and previous independent funding (up to 3 years)
• List of top-10 peer-reviewed publications
• Paragraph on previous research achievements
• Paragraph on future research vision

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About ISID

The International Societies for Investigative Dermatology (ISID) is a global alliance of dermatology research societies dedicated to advancing the science of skin health and disease. ISID members include the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID), the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR), and societies from Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Australasia. Together, these organizations support thousands of researchers, clinicians, and trainees working to unlock discoveries that improve human health. Learn more at isiderm.org.

About the LEO Foundation

The LEO Foundation is an independent, commercial foundation that aims to improve the lives of people with skin diseases through research, education, and innovation. Since establishing the LEO Foundation Awards in 2008, the Foundation has recognized approximately 40 exceptional young scientists worldwide. Based in Denmark, the Foundation is committed to continually promoting and advancing skin research, strengthening the pipeline of excellent dermatology researchers globally. Learn more at leo-foundation.org.

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These awards promote international collaboration, academic exchange, and career development for promising investigators in dermatologic research.

Award Benefits

Selected recipients receive:

• $1,500 travel grant to offset meeting attendance costs
• Waived registration fee for the ESDR Annual Meeting
• Opportunity to present research and visit a host department or institute in Europe

Program Structure

Recipients present new research at the ESDR Annual Meeting and coordinate a departmental visit in Europe—either en route to the meeting or immediately following. The visit provides an opportunity to share data, receive academic feedback, and build professional connections with international colleagues.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be active SID members in good standing
• Work in investigative dermatology at a US-based institution
• Hold one of the following positions: Resident, PhD student, postdoctoral fellow, or assistant professor

Selection Process

A committee of SID leaders reviews applications and selects up to three recipients annually.

Application Requirements

• Abstract submission to the ESDR Annual Meeting (presenting new data)
• Current CV
• Proposed departmental visit details, including dates and objectives
• Letter of confirmation from the European host department
• Copy of submitted abstract

Application Timeline

Specific deadlines and meeting details are announced annually. Check back here or contact SID for current application information.

For questions about this award, contact us.

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These awards promote international collaboration, academic exchange, and career development for promising investigators in dermatologic research.

Award Benefits

Selected recipients receive:

• $1,500 travel grant to offset meeting attendance costs
• Waived registration fee for the JSID Annual Meeting
• Opportunity to present research and visit a host department or institute in Japan

Program Structure

Recipients present new research at the JSID Annual Meeting and coordinate a departmental visit in Japan—either en route to the meeting or immediately following. The visit provides an opportunity to share data, receive academic feedback, and build professional connections with international colleagues.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be active SID members in good standing
• Work in investigative dermatology at a US-based institution
• Hold one of the following positions: Resident, PhD student, postdoctoral fellow, or assistant professor

Selection Process

A committee of SID leaders reviews applications and selects up to three recipients annually.

Application Requirements

• Abstract submission to the JSID Annual Meeting (presenting new data)
• Current CV
• Proposed departmental visit details, including dates and objectives
• Letter of confirmation from the Japanese host department
• Copy of submitted abstract

Application Timeline

Specific deadlines and meeting details are announced annually. Check back here or contact SID for current application information.

For questions about this award, contact us.

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The SID has established a fellowship program to increase the profile of women and URMs who are already members of the SID and are committed to careers in investigative dermatology and cutaneous biology.

Up to two individuals are selected each year for fellowship awards.  Awards may be renewed once for a total of two years.

Goals & Objectives of the Fellowship

• Increase diversity in the SID by raising the profile of women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) who conduct clinical and laboratory- based research in dermatology and cutaneous biology
• Increase the participation and recognition of women and URMs within the organizational activities and meetings of the SID

Fellowship Background

The SID has as its core mission to advance and promote investigative dermatology and cutaneous biology.   To achieve these goals the SID must be a leader in the recruiting, nurturing and mentoring of the next generation of scientists focused on investigative dermatology and cutaneous biology.  Going forward it is critically important that the SID develops a culture that promotes a diverse and inclusive membership that fully embraces and develops the talent of individuals who have not traditionally been a part of the SID, including women and underrepresented minorities.

It is recognized that with the increase in the global community of investigative dermatology and cutaneous biology, the careers of young women and URMs would be enhanced by engagement with a broader community of investigators in this field.

Read about the namesake for this fellowship, Ruth Frienkel, MD (1926 – 2014) in this In Memoriam feature from the Journal for Investigative Dermatology.

Fellowship Awards Include:

• Free registration for the SID annual meeting.
• $7,500 grant to their institution each year to support the travel activities of the fellow during the 2 years. Fellows may elect to use a portion of these funds to support the travel of students or fellows in their lab or collaborators, provided all of the fellowship responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Announcement of the Fellow to include a photograph and brief description of their research program in the JID and at the annual SID Annual Meeting.

Fellowship Requirements & Activities

• For each year of the 2-year award, the fellows will attend the annual meeting of the SID or the ISID meeting if the fellowship occurs during a year without an SID meeting.
• For each year of the 2-year award, attend the SID Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting to update the Board on the activities in the previous year supported by the Fellowship.
• Submit an abstract and attend a different ISID Member meeting in each year of the two-year award.
• Submit an abstract and attend another major scientific meeting in their field of work to promote research in dermatology and/or cutaneous biology done by women and/or URMs during the two years of the fellowship.
• Identify a senior mentor, who is an active member of the SID, to guide career advancement.
• With the guidance of their SID mentor identify standing SID committees of interest, attend meetings of the committee as an observer and apply for membership to a standing committee during their fellowship.
• Engage with women and URMs in science to enhance national and international scientific collaborations.
• Provide a written report of their activities for publication in the JID connector (with approval of the JID editor) and submission to the SID Committee on Diversity and inclusion with ideas for improvement of the fellowship at the end of each calendar year.

Eligibility & Selection Process

Candidates may be nominated or self-nominate. Eligible candidates should be:

• Women and/or URMs early in their careers (within 10 years of their latest doctoral degree)
• Engaged in investigative dermatology or cutaneous biology (clinical or laboratory based)
• Full-time faculty appointment in an Academic Department
• Physicians and non-physicians are eligible (preference for one of each will be selected per year)
• Permanent resident or US citizen, working in the United States
• Member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology
• Candidates selected by the Committee of Diversity and Inclusion must be approved by the Board of Directors before the award is made

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The award is announced in open competition, one award in each of the three regions: Americas, EMEA(Europe, Middle East, Africa) and Asia-Pacific. Each award is worth USD 100,000. The annual competition typically opens in November with self-nomination deadline in early January for the Americas region.

The award was born out of the aim of advancing the understanding and treatment of skin diseases and strengthening the pipeline of excellent dermatology researchers. It recognizes promising young talents and hopefully provides a boost to their future careers.

Learn more about the self-nomination cycle and guidelines at leo-foundation.org.

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They include:

• Danby Research Grant encourages research into the disease hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The goal is the development of new clinical and translational lines of investigation in the field of HS that further patient care.
• Translational Research Grants are open to applications that stimulate and support novel research ideas in the field of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) capable of competing for long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health or other agencies in the future.
• Mentored Experience Grant is to develop clinical and procedural skills as well as mentoring relationships between trainees and HS experts that might not otherwise be possible due to distance or funding. Awardees will learn to manage patients with HS under the mentorship and direction of an HSF leader. Awardees may also discuss opportunities to conduct and publish research related to HS.

CLICK HERE for further information regarding these funding opportunities.  There are different deadline dates for the various grants (December 2025 or January 2026).

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CLICK HERE to explore all current funding opportunities.

There are different deadline dates for the various grants (August or September 2025).

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