Funding rheumatology education, training and research that will improve treatments for people with rheumatic diseases.
Programs funded by the Foundation train the next generation of rheumatology professionals, help young investigators pursue promising research ideas and support cutting-edge research projects that will lead to a cure.
Awards and Grants
Eligible Applicants
Award Term
Max. Amount
Application Deadline
Innovative Research Award
Physician Scientists, Health Professional Researchers and Clinicians
2 years
$400,000
Check back on June 1, 2025 for an updated Request for Application and details.
Community Practice Innovation Award
1 year
Up to $80,000
April 1, 2025 (Required Letter of Intent due March 15, 2025)
Career Development Bridge Funding Award: R Bridge
Physician Scientists and Health Professional Researchers
$200,000
June 1, 2025
Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Supplement
Early- and Mid-Career Physicians and Health Professionals
$100,000
August 1, 2025
Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge
$75,000
Investigator Award
3 years
$375,000
Check back soon for details
Scientist Development Award
Fellows, Early-Career Physicians and Health Professionals
$225,000
Choose Rheumatology Scholarship
Medical and Graduate Students, and Residents
$2,000
Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award
Fellows
$1,500
Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Research Award
Pediatric Fellows
Student & Resident Research Award
Medical and Graduate Students
$1,000
Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion
ACGME-accredited Rheumatology Fellowship Program (creating new slot, new ACGME-accredited program or slot gone unfilled)
2 years for adult programs; 3 years for pediatric programs
$100,000 for adult programs; $150,000 for pediatric programs
June 2, 2025
Fellowship Training Award
ACGME-accredited Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award
MD/PhD Students
$60,000
December 1, 2025
Medical & Graduate Student Preceptorship
Medical & Graduate Students
4 or 8 Weeks
$2,000- $4,000
Multiple, See Award Description
Resident Research Preceptorship
Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship inHealth Communication
Residents
Researchers and Clinicians, with no current or prior R01 or R01-equivalent funding
3 Months
1 Year
$15,000
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