Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion Grant

Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation
Amount: Up to US $150,000
Last Updated: April 01, 2025

Summary

The Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to improve access to rheumatology care by supporting the training of fellows at institutions facing funding constraints. This $50,000 per year award, available for up to three years, seeks to ensure a sufficient supply of rheumatology providers, particularly in underserved areas, thereby enhancing the quality of care for patients with rheumatic diseases.

Overview

The Rheumatology Research Foundation The mission of the Rheumatology Research Foundation is to advance research and training to improve the health of patients living with rheumatic disease. Funding Research We award grants to scientists conducting innovative research that will lead to a future with more options for patients with rheumatic disease to live longer, healthier lives. Advancing Treatment Our programs fund training and mentorship opportunities for medical students and fellows to assist in the recruitment and education of future rheumatologists. We are committed to expanding the workforce in order to provide patients with better access to specially trained rheumatology professionals. Education and Training Awards Building the rheumatology workforce in order to satisfy the growing demand for rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals requires robust education and training opportunities. The Education and Training Awards help to cultivate future generations of rheumatology professionals and ensure people with rheumatic diseases have access to the care they need. Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion Support for the training of a promising rheumatology fellow at an institution that has previously been unable to fill all of their ACGME-approved slots due to funding constraints or creation of a new slot or program Purpose Ensure an adequate supply of rheumatology providers meeting the needs of children and adults with rheumatic diseases in all areas of the country, particularly those currently underserved Award Amount Award Term: 2 years for adult training programs, 3 years for pediatric training programs

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All award recipients must abide by Foundation Awards and Grants Policies at all timesOnly Program Directors at ACGME-accredited institutions in good standing may apply.The rheumatology fellowship training Program Director at the institution will be responsible for the overall direction, management and administration of the program.By submitting an application, the Program Director and sponsoring institution agree funds will be used for salary support of one fellow in their first or second year (or third year fellow in pediatric rheumatology).There are no citizenship restrictions for supported fellows. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicant must be a member of the ACR or ARP at the time of submission and for the duration of the award

Ineligibility

Multiple applications from a single institution will not be permitted unless they are for separate training programs (e.g. adult and pediatric rheumatology).Programs may not apply for the Fellowship Training Award and the Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion within the same application cycle.Programs may not be active recipients of the Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion and the Fellowship Training Award at the same time.