Grant Opportunities

The AARS mission is to promote, support, develop and provide an educational forum for the exchange of information related to acne and rosacea and to fund clinical research opportunities for dermatology professionals who strive to improve the care of patients who suffer from acne, rosacea and hidradenitis suppurativa. 

Research projects that are clinical/translational in nature receive preferential consideration by the Grant Committee.

Please review the eligibility criteria and grant submission application for more information on these annual award opportunities.

AARS Clinical Research Award ($10K)

The AARS is proud to offer research grants to advance clinical science, while nurturing young investigators in the field of acne and rosacea. Dermatology residents, research fellows, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply for clinical research grants.

The deadline to submit the 2024 Clinical Research Award Grant Application is Friday, May 31, 2024.

AARS Research Scholar Award ($75K)

The AARS is excited to invite investigators working at the level of Instructor through Associate Professor in the field of acne or rosacea to apply for the Research Scholar Award. The individual selected for the award must have a strong career goal within the field of dermatology generally and be dedicated to furthering knowledge concerning acne or rosacea specifically.

The deadline to submit the  2024 Research Scholar Award Grant Application is Friday, May 31, 2024.