About the La Mer x Salk Fellowship

Starting a new chapter in its storied history, the world-renowned Salk Institute for Biological Studies is joining forces with a skincare brand to launch a first-of-its-kind fellowship. Can you guess the brand?

With a shared reverence for nature and deep belief in science as both a pursuit of knowledge and a form of art, we’ll combine our creativity, innovation and scientific excellence to support the research on biological aging, together.

THE ICON OF SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION

Perched above the Pacific Coast where La Mer first emerged, The Salk Institute is one of the world’s leading independent research organizations, dedicated to understanding the very foundations of life. Founded by polio vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk, the Institute brings together visionaries from across the globe to expand the boundaries of scientific knowledge and improve human health.

FORGING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHY AGING

We’re proud to announce The La Mer Fellowship in Healthy Aging: a three-year fellowship with Salk awarded to one pioneering post-doctorate student in July 2025. At the end of the program, we’ll submit our findings to present at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed publications to help to drive future discoveries in healthy aging.