How much funding does ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers provide?

ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers provides $125,000 per year, renewable for two years in funding.

When is the deadline for ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers?

Eligible applicants: Early-career researchers and investigators; Scientists at U.S. universities and institutions.

How often is ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers offered?

ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 20, 2027.

ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers

Arthritis National Research Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$125,000 per year, renewable for two years

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 20, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Status: Active, annual cycle”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Early-career researchers and investigators
Scientists at U.S. universities and institutions

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Pediatric Rheumatology)
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Gout
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Spondyloarthritis
Scleroderma
Fibromyalgia
Sjögren's Disease
Uveitis
Other related rheumatic and autoimmune diseases

Award Details:

Amount: $125,000 annually (increased from $100,000 in prior years)
Duration: Renewable for two years (2-year grant program)
Total possible: Up to $250,000 over two years

Eligibility:

Early-career researchers and investigators
Scientists at U.S. universities and institutions

Impact:

Since 1970, ANRF has funded arthritis research
Since 1994, awarded over $27 million to more than 230 researchers at approximately 90 universities and institutions
91% of ANRF grant recipients continue to work in the field
For each dollar awarded by ANRF, researchers have secured over $20 in government grant funding

Named Fellowships Available:

Janssen Immunology Psoriatic Arthritis Fellow (supported by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson)
Staci Stringer Valiant Women Fellow (supported by Louise Dawson)
Sontag Foundation Fellow
Gale "Morrie" Granger Fellowship
Carl F. Ware Fellowship
Judy E. Green Valiant Women Fellow
Kelly Rouba-Boyd Fellow
Kathryn Suzanne Ferris Fellow
Vic Braden Family Fellow

Review Process:

Applications reviewed by ANRF's Scientific Advisory Board (comprised of world-renowned physicians and Ph.D. scientists)
Top projects scored and moved to Board of Directors for final approval

Organization Background:

Founded: 1970
Headquarters: 5319 University Dr #10022, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: 800.588.2873
Tax ID: 95-6043953
Website: curearthritis.org
Four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator

Contact:

Jenn Casey, Director of Marketing & Communication
Email: jcasey@curearthritis.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications typically open in fall
Deadline: Mid-January (usually around January 19-20)
For 2023-2024 cycle: November 6, 2023 to January 19, 2024
For 2024 cycle: November 15, 2023 announcement

Submission Requirements:

Online Submission: All applications must be submitted online via ProposalCentral portal
Access: Portal accessed through CureArthritis.org/research-grants
Registration: Applicants must register as a user in the ProposalCentral system

Required Materials:

Research proposal with detailed information on policies and procedures
Specific instructions available on the grant website
Supporting documentation as outlined in application instructions

Application Resources:

Detailed information on policies and procedures
Step-by-step instructions
User registration guidance
All available at: CureArthritis.org/research-grants

Updates and Information:

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What Arthritis National Research Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 15
Total given: $2.14M
Median grant: $125K
Range: $12K–$375K

By dollars: New York 29%, Massachusetts 18%, California 12%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Boston, MA; St. Louis, MO.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
73% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Boston Children's Hospital · Boston, MA

To support medical research study

$375K
Washington University in Stlouis · St Louis, MO

To support medical research study

$250K
New York University Grossman School of Medicine · New York, NY

To support medical research study

$125K
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research · Manhasset, NY

To support medical research study

$125K
The Regents of the University of California · San Francisco, CA

To support medical research study

$125K