Perhaps nowhere else in dermatology is so little known about a disorder that affects so many. Because the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, the National Rosacea Society's research grants program was established to encourage and support research into the potential causes and other key aspects of this condition that may lead to improvements in its treatment and potential prevention or cure. The program is supported by donations from individuals, and funds are available to researchers worldwide.

Help win the fight against rosacea today. To apply for a research grant, click here. To learn more about donating to this important program, click here.

Medical Advisory Board

Grant applications are reviewed and selected for funding by the Society's medical advisory board.

Awarded Grants

Grants for 61 studies have been awarded to date, and have led to further investigations in such promising areas as the potential effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Demodex mites, the immune system and other inflammatory pathways, as well as a potential diagnostic test for ocular rosacea. A full listing of grants awarded to date can be found here.

Research Results

As studies funded by the National Rosacea Society are completed, reports on results are published on this site and in Rosacea Review. An archive of reports on research funded by the National Rosacea Society can be found here.

Classification of Rosacea

A standard classification system was developed and published by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea to unify research, improve clinical diagnosis and provide common terminology for communications. It can be viewed online here.

Grading of Rosacea

A standard grading system for rosacea was published by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea to unify research and improve clinical assessment. It can be viewed online here.