Who We Are:
Recommended by 100,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay’s mission is to provide life-changing dermatological skincare. Sourced from its Thermal Center in France—the first Dermatology Center in Europe—the brand’s selenium-rich Thermal Spring Water is known for its soothing and antioxidant properties. With over 750 studies and 25 years of research, La Roche-Posay products deliver proven results for all skin types, even the most sensitive. For more information, visit www.laroche-posay.us.
Who is Eligible:
This competitive program is open to licensed dermatologists including dermatology residents, fellows, and new practitioners (within the first five years post-residency) in the United States.
How to Apply:
Submit your application using the QR code or Apply Here button below.
Please include the following:
- Research Plan: Maximum 8 pages. The scope of the project must be strictly limited to clinical research, excluding community service-based activities
- Budget & CV: Including full contact information.
- Mentorship: A letter of support from a mentor or Chief of Dermatology.
- Verification: An affidavit stating the project has not received full funding from other sources.
Applications are due by November 1, 2026.
Winners will be announced by February 2027.
Please reach out to Jessica Allison, AVP Medical Relations,
at [email protected] with questions.
Applications for the next grant cycle can be submitted starting January 5, 2026
at [email protected] with questions.
What we do
La Roche-Posay is committed to supporting research by encouraging a better understanding of skin conditions and driving innovations towards life-changing dermatology with efficient solutions that improve the quality of life for patients. The Young Investigator Grants represent an ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes by fostering innovative research among early-career dermatologists in the United States.
ABOUT
La Roche-Posay is providing a combined $50,000 in research grants for the 2026 cycle. Applications will be judged on four key criteria: the importance and innovation of the research; the rigor and feasibility of the methodology; the investigator’s expertise and available resources; and the project’s future impact and scalability. Award amounts vary based on the submission's excellence and the applicant’s specific funding requirements. Awarded funds are restricted solely to primary research expenses.
Recipients
2025
WILLIAM LEWIS, MD
Instructor of Dermatology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
ROHAN SHAH, MD
Resident Physician
Pennsylvania State
Hershey, PA
LEONARDO TJAHJONO
Co-director of Hidradenitis Suppurativ Clinic
Director of Inpatient Dermatology
Director of Rheumatology-Dermatology program
Director of Preclerkship Medical Student Curriculum
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
MISTY ELERYAN, MD, MS, FACMS
Director of Mohs Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology
Founder & CEO, Chosen Dermatology, Co
Los Angeles, CA
MATTHEW M. DRAELOS, MD, PhD
Instructor of Dermatology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
JUNQIAN ZHANG, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Mohs Micrographic & Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Dermatology
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
MIGUEL A. ARISTIZABAL TORRES, MD
Department of Dermatology
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
2024
NADIA S. EL-HAMDI, MD, PhD
PGY-2 Dermatology Resident
Department of Dermatology Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Rochester, Minnesota
ANISHA GUDA, MD
PGY-4 Dermatology Resident
UT Southwestern Dermatology
Dallas, TX
JUSTIN W. MARSON, MD
PGY-4 Dermatology Chief Resident
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY
MATTHEW J. KOLAR, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, UC San Diego
Fellow, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
San Diego, CA
ANNA E. KERSH, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
2023
VINAYAK K. NAHAR, MD, PhD, MS
Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Research
Department of Dermatology
School of Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center
VICTORIA FANG, MD, PhD
PGY-4 Dermatology Resident
UT Southwestern Dermatology
Dallas, TX
THY N. HUYNH, MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics
Lead Physician, Pediatric Dermatology
Director of Clinical Trials in Dermatology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
SHIRI NAWROCKI, MD
PGY-4 Dermatology Resident
Division of Dermatology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
CLINTON W. ENOS, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
STEPHANIE SCHELL, PhD
Penn State College of Medicine
500 University Drive
Room C7801A, mail code HU14
Hershey, PA 17033
Applications are limited to one per candidate. Only complete files submitted by 11:59pm EST on November 1, 2026 will be submitted to the Scientific Committee for review.
Grant recipients will be notified by February 2027
Please email us directly with any questions you may have prior to applying:
[email protected]