Danby Research Grant 

The Danby Research Grant encourages research into the disease hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The goal is the development of new clinical and translational lines of investigation in the field of HS that further patient care.

Applicants may request up to $30,000 per year (direct costs only) which should be used within the one-year project period. 

Number of awards: Four awards each year

Application deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025 by midnight 

Award Notification: AAD Annual Meeting - March, 2026 

Project Period: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 

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Translational Research Grant 

The Translational Research Grants are open to applications that stimulate and support novel research ideas in the field of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) capable of competing for long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health or other agencies in the future. 

Applicants may request up to $100,000 per year (direct costs only). 

Number of awards: Two awards each year

Application deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025 by midnight 

Award Notification: AAD Annual Meeting - March, 2026

Project Period: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 

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Mentored Experience Grant

The purpose of this grant is to develop clinical and procedural skills as well as mentoring relationships between trainees and HS experts that might not otherwise be possible due to distance or funding. Awardees will learn to manage patients with HS under the mentorship and direction of an HSF leader. Awardees may also discuss opportunities to conduct and publish research related to HS. 

Awardees may apply for up to $4,000 for direct expenses associated with spending up to four weeks working in-person and being mentored by an HSF leader. 

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Award Notification: AAD Annual Meeting - March, 2026

Project Period: April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 

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