Innovative Research Award 

Support for innovative research into rheumatic diseases

Purpose
Encourage independent investigators to conduct novel studies that generate new insights into the cause, progression, treatment and outcomes of rheumatic diseases

Award Amount
$400,000

Award Term
2 Years

Application Deadline
Applications for this award have closed. Awardees will be notified in December 2017.

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Support of innovative research in the field of rheumatologic diseases.

Purpose
Will help enable research that has the potential to improve treatment of rheumatic diseases, patient outcomes, and/or increase quality of care

Award Amount
$50,000 to $200,000 per year

Award Term
2 Years

Application Deadline
Applications for this award have closed. Awardees will be notified in December 2017.

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The Norman B. Gaylis, MD, Research Award for Rheumatologists in Community Practice is made to encourage research from physicians in community practice who are engaged in patient care. It was established in 2015 with a generous commitment from Norman B. Gaylis, MD. Annually, the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Council chooses an outstanding recipient of the Innovative Research Award for Community Practitioners to receive the designation. To be considered for this award, apply for the Innovative Research Award for Community Practitioners.