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Young Investigator Grant

La Roche-Posay

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.

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.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

The ranking below synthesizes the funder's published evaluation criteria. The official global competition explicitly evaluates relevance to quality of life and originality, application and methodology quality, feasibility, and potential patient impact.

Research Grants La Roche-Posay

1

★★★★★

Improvement in patients' quality of life — Critical

The central objective is to improve the physical, emotional, psychological or social well-being of people living with skin conditions. Explain the patient burden and how the project will improve it using measurable outcomes.

Research Grants La Roche-Posay

2

★★★★★

Originality and innovation — Critical

Propose a meaningful new approach to understanding a skin condition, managing symptoms, supporting patients or improving dermatological care. Avoid simply repeating established research without a clear added value.

3

★★★★★

Clinical relevance and potential patient impact — Critical

Show how the project could improve symptoms, treatment outcomes, disease management, self-confidence, daily functioning or access to appropriate care. Make the anticipated benefit specific rather than generic.

4

★★★★★

Clear objectives and methodological quality — Critical

Define the research question, objectives, study design, measures and analysis. Use appropriate validated quality-of-life instruments and explain how the results will answer the research question.

Research Grants La Roche-Posay

5

★★★★☆

Feasibility and realistic planning — Very high

Demonstrate that the project can be completed with the available funding, team and time. Include recruitment plans, milestones, resources and a budget directly linked to the proposed activities.

6

★★★★☆

Applicant expertise and potential — Very high

Show relevant dermatology training, clinical experience, research skills and commitment to improving care for people with skin conditions. The global program specifically targets dermatologists under 40.

Research Grants La Roche-Posay

7

★★★★☆

Strength of the medical team — Very high

Identify the people who will conduct the work and explain their relevant expertise. A multidisciplinary team can be useful when the project combines dermatology with psychology, nursing, public health or other relevant specialties. The global application requests a presentation of the medical team.

Research Grants La Roche-Posay

8

★★★★☆

Patient-centered outcomes and practical application — High

Include patient-reported outcomes, symptom burden, treatment adherence, psychosocial effects or other outcomes that matter to patients. Explain how the findings could influence everyday dermatological care.

9

★★★☆☆

Potential to extend the project's impact — High

Explain whether results could support better clinical protocols, patient education, future studies or wider adoption of an effective intervention. Keep the proposed impact proportional to the study's scope.

10

★★★★☆

Eligibility, first-funding need and application compliance — Essential gate

For the global competition, applicants must be dermatologists under 40, apply to the appropriate region and conduct the project in that same region. The rules request an affidavit concerning prior grant funding. For the U.S. Young Investigator Grants, separate eligibility and documentation requirements apply.

Research Grants La Roche-Posay

Ranked summary table

Rank	Predictor	Importance
1	Patient quality of life	Critical
2	Originality and innovation	Critical
3	Clinical relevance and impact	Critical
4	Clear objectives and methodology	Critical
5	Feasibility and planning	Very high
6	Applicant expertise	Very high
7	Medical team quality	Very high
8	Patient-centered outcomes	High
9	Potential for broader impact	High
10	Eligibility and compliance	Essential gate

Specialties

Dermatology

Eligibility Requirements

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.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: La Roche-Posay

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 30 Rue d'Alsace, 92300 Levallois-Perret

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