Faq

• What type of project do the La Roche-Posay Research Grants support?

  Since 1995, la Roche-Posay is committed to support research by encouraging a better understanding of skin conditions and driving research towards life-changing dermatology and efficient solutions that improve the quality of life of patients. To this end, the brand organizes an annual research grant contest. Since 2022, the theme of the competition has been “Improving the quality of life dermatological patients”.

• Do I need to be a dermatologist to apply?

  The team involved can include other specialties. However, the applicant must be a dermatologist currently in activity with less than 8 years of practice. These 8 years of practice do not include the residency years.

• Is there a limit of projects I can apply for per year? Can I propose several interrelated projects for funding?

  Applicants can only submit one project proposal per year as led dermatologist but can be part of the medical team of other projects.

• Can I request funding for a project that is largely written up or ready to be published?

  No, funding request is limited to ongoing projects needing funds to be completed not to cover writing or publication fees of finished projects.

• I don't see the option of selecting USA under country for the research grants.

  It's totally normal: the US and Canada have their own La Roche-Posay Research Grants. If you would like to participate, please visit this site https://www.lorealdermatologicalbeauty.us/lrp/grantproposal or contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any questions.

• If my application has not been selected this year, can I apply next year?

  If your proposal was not selected by the jury, we encourage you to update your proposal and reapply to following year edition.

• If I have already applied for other funding for my research project, can I also apply for La Roche-Posay Research Grants? Should I mention other funding in the budget?

  La Roche-Posay Research Grants are limited to projects requiring funding. Applicants will be asked to sign an affidavit stating that the project has never received another grant. It is important to notify La Roche-Posay Research Grants if the project has received other funding after submission. If the research proposal is part of an already funded project, you will need to provide detailed overview on the portion of the funding requested from La Roche-Posay Research Grants that is not covered elsewhere.

• What languages are acceptable for submission of a La Roche-Posay Research Grant?

  Only applications in English will be accepted.

• What are the criteria to evaluate the proposal?

  Applications will be assessed based on an objective grid taking into consideration four parameters:

  1. Relevance to the subject (quality of life) and originality of the project.
  2. Quality of the application including clarity of the objectives, information provided, research and methodology and the overall quality of the presentation of the project.
  3. Project feasibility including scientific expertise of the applicant and the team, ability to conduct the project, planning and financial plan.
  4. The impact of the project in the field of dermatology; relevance to quality of life, and potential positive impact on patients’ quality of life.
• Do I need to indicate in the budget if the project is co-financed by participating institutions or other sources?

  La Roche-Posay Research Grants are reserved for projects needing funding. Applicants will be asked to sign an affidavit stating that the project has never received another grant. If research proposal is part of a bigger funded project, you will need to indicate in detail what the funding is requested to the La Roche-Posay Research Grants that is not funded.

• What are the criteria to evaluate the proposal?

  Applications will be assessed thanks to an objective grid taking into consideration four parameters.

  1. Relevance and originality of the project
  2. Quality of the application including: clarity of the objectives, information provided, research and methodology and the overall quality of the presentation of the project.
  3. Project feasibility including: scientific expertise of the applicant and the team, ability to conduct the project, planning and financial plan.
  4. The impact of the project in the field of dermatology; relevance to quality of life, and potential positive impact on patients’ quality of life.
• I have another question that is not listed in the FAQ. Who should I contact?

  If you have a question other than those listed in the FAQ, don't hesitate to contact us at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

To apply, dermatologists must submit their projects directly on this platform.

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