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ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers

ARTHRITIS NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$125,000 per year, renewable for two years

Deadline

January 20, 2027

286 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers

Funder: Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Geographic Scope: United States

Status: Active, annual cycle

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:
    1. Online Submission: All applications must be submitted online via ProposalCentral portal
    2. Access: Portal accessed through CureArthritis.org/research-grants
    3. 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:

  • Visit CureArthritis.org/connect to stay up to date on the latest information throughout the grant process

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    Fields of Work

    science-research

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