The AAD’s International Affairs Committee offers attendance scholarships to international dermatologists to encourage their participation at the Academy’s Annual Meeting. Dermatologists from all countries (with the exception of the United States and Canada) are eligible to apply, with a limit of two applicants per country.

Award: The scholarships includes complimentary meeting registration and an invitation to attend the International Scholarship Recipient Reception and Dinner.

Criteria

You must be a board-certified dermatologist.

Applicants must be nominated by their National Dermatological Society. If there is no national society, a letter from applicant’s current director will be accepted.

Officers are required to submit an online recommendation form for each applicant (up to two per country).

You are not eligible if you have already received an in-person AAD Scholarship.

If you are a dermatological society and would like to nominate a member for this scholarship, contact Sami Patel at sapatel@aad.org.

If you are an applicant and would like to apply, please contact your national dermatological society.

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This scholarship offers Annual Meeting scholarships to dermatologists from low-income economies, as specified below. The goal of the Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship Program is to bring young dermatologists, including those still in training, to the AAD Annual Meeting for educational and networking opportunities.

Award: The scholarship includes a stipend ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 USD based on travel costs to the United States, complimentary meeting registration, and invitation to attend the International Scholarship Recipient Reception & Dinner.

For more information, contact Sami Patel at sapatel@aad.org.
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Use the button below to apply for the 2026 Strauss & Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship. Application closes July 4, 2025 at 12 a.m. CT.

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