Award for Dermatologists from Developing Countries
This SPD award honors a dermatologist from a developing country for major contributions to pediatric skin disease care, supporting their attendance and presentation at the SPD Annual Meeting.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers registration and travel expenses to SPD Annual Meeting; no direct cash award specified.
Summary: Recognizes a dermatologist from a developing country for major contributions to pediatric skin disease care, with support to attend and present at the SPD Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Award is biannual and specifically supports dermatologists who might otherwise be unable to attend the meeting.
Description
This biannual award from the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) honors a dermatologist from a developing country who has made significant contributions to pediatric skin disease care in their home country. The recipient will be invited to attend the SPD Annual Meeting, where they will give a brief presentation about their work. The award covers registration and travel expenses, aiming to support dermatologists who might otherwise be unable to participate and to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange in pediatric dermatology.
