La Roche-Posay Opens Young Investigator Grant Applications for 2026
La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The La Roche-Posay Young Investigator Grant is a competitive funding programme that provides up to US$50,000 in funding to early-career dermatologists, residents, and fellows. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the programme, which aims to support research that transforms patient quality of life through clinical medicine, biology, and pharmacology.
Applicants must submit proposals by 1 November, including a research plan, CV, mentorship letter, verification affidavit, and budget. The winners will be announced in early 2027 and recognised at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, US.
La Roche-Posay has also announced the winners of the 2025 edition of the initiative. A panel of board-certified dermatologists, chaired by Dr Adam Friedman, awarded $50,000 in grants to eight researchers. The winners included Dr Junqian Zhang, Dr Leonardo Tjahjono, Dr Matthew Draelos, Dr Miguel Angel Aristizabal Torres, Dr Misty Eleryan, Dr Rohan Shah, Dr William Lewis, and Dr Junqian Zhang.
The programme is committed to fostering the next generation of researchers who are pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. "This year's projects range from broad-scale teledermatology to foundational studies in rare diseases," said Jessica Allison, AVP of Medical Relations at La Roche-Posay. "By supporting these innovative researchers, we are playing a vital role in shaping the future of accessible, effective and evidence-based dermatological care for all skin types."
## La Roche-Posay's Commitment to Dermatological Research
La Roche-Posay's Young Investigator Grant is a testament to the company's commitment to advancing dermatological research. The programme provides a platform for early-career dermatologists to conduct innovative research that can transform patient quality of life.
## Winners of the 2025 Edition
The winners of the 2025 edition of the La Roche-Posay Young Investigator Grant were announced earlier this year. The winners included Dr Junqian Zhang, Dr Leonardo Tjahjono, Dr Matthew Draelos, Dr Miguel Angel Aristizabal Torres, Dr Misty Eleryan, Dr Rohan Shah, Dr William Lewis, and Dr Junqian Zhang. Their research projects ranged from broad-scale teledermatology to foundational studies in rare diseases.
## Application Process
Applicants for the 2026 La Roche-Posay Young Investigator Grant must submit proposals by 1 November. The proposals must include a research plan, CV, mentorship letter, verification affidavit, and budget. The winners will be announced in early 2027 and recognised at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, US.
## Related Initiatives
La Roche-Posay's Young Investigator Grant is part of a larger ecosystem of initiatives that support dermatological research. Other initiatives include the LIFT Beauty Accelerator, which provides funding, mentorship, and retail access to beauty entrepreneurs, and the Sephora Accelerate programme, which helps emerging brand founders navigate growth and build long-term success in prestige beauty.
