ISID-LEO Foundation Awards
The ISID-LEO Foundation Awards from the Society for Investigative Dermatology honor early-career researchers for groundbreaking contributions to skin science worldwide.
Funder: Society for Investigative Dermatology
Due Dates: February 28, 2026 (Americas) | June 30, 2026 (EMEA) | September 30, 2026 (Asia-Pacific)
Funding Amounts: USD 100,000 per award; three awards annually (one per region)
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding early-career skin researchers worldwide for extraordinary contributions to dermatology.
Description
The ISID-LEO Foundation Awards, a partnership between the International Societies for Investigative Dermatology (ISID) and the LEO Foundation, honor exceptional early-career scientists in skin research. With three annual awards of USD 100,000 each (one for the Americas, one for EMEA, and one for Asia-Pacific), the program aims to boost the careers of promising young dermatology researchers whose work advances understanding and treatment of skin diseases. The awards are administered by ISID, with global promotion and independent peer review ensuring broad reach and scientific rigor.
