FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant

FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation For Sarcoidosis Research
Amount: US $150,000
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant supports early-stage researchers in sarcoidosis, fostering skills and knowledge advancement. With $150,000 over two years, this grant aims to enhance medical care and scientific understanding of the disease. Eligible applicants, including international candidates, must present innovative study proposals and demonstrate a commitment to sarcoidosis research. FSR encourages transitions from fellowships to faculty positions, thereby strengthening academic credentials and promoting impactful research contributions.

Overview

FSR Grants Discovering the causes of sarcoidosis, and ultimately a cure, can be uncovered through rigorous and collaborative scientific research. Our initiatives and grants focus on collaborations which advance the understanding of sarcoidosis and address the causes of the disease, the suffering of patients, and the potential for a cure for sarcoidosis. FSR has provided annual Research Awards, Abstract Awards, and Research Support to select programs. Clinically applied research is critical to achieving our mission and our grants have been critical is supporting many studies. Collectively we have awarded and planned for $4 million in grants to support innovative research projects leading to additional millions of dollars in subsequent awards to our researchers. FSR Fellowship Grant The FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant provides an opportunity for early-stage investigators to develop specialized skills, gain experience within the field of sarcoidosis, and contribute directly to advancing knowledge about sarcoidosis and enhancing medical care for sarcoidosis patients. Each candidate must apply with a proposed study that is innovative and likely to add significant knowledge to the field. The FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant is designed to increase clinical and/or scientific engagement and commitment within the sarcoidosis field. The intent of the funding opportunity is to ensure medical and/or research-dedicated professionals interested in sarcoidosis can succeed in the field. FundingFSR will fund fellowships for a two-year period. Total funding is $75,000 per year per fellow ($150,000 per Fellow over a two-year period).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. International applicants are welcome to participate in the FSR Fellowship Grant process.FSR Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:FSR will fund fellowships for a two-year period.Applicant must include a detailed budget, as well as a budget justification. Applicants must provide a personal statement which includes their career development plan as well as a description of their career goals relating to a long-term commitment to sarcoidosis research and clinical care. Fellow and Mentor’s NIH Biosketch must be included in submission The funding, restricted to the compensation package of the Fellow, will be provided directly to the hosting institute in two payments for each year. As funded by FSR, host will provide stipend or salary for a year, at a locally competitive rate, payable directly to the Fellow There is no obligation by a potential Host Institution to make an offer or by a Fellow to accept an employment offer beyond the Fellowship agreement. Applicants may be either U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens. International applicants must have the ability to obtain the appropriate visas, as applicable. Fellowships currently only allowed at US institutions. Applicants must include description of institutional environment and demonstrate the institutions commitment to training. Applicants must include their research project summary. Letter of recommendations must be included, as well as a letter of support from mentor. If mentor is the one applying, any fellows working on the project or wish to work on the project, must include a personal letter. Applicants may submit only one grant application per fellowship cycle Applicants must submit proof of IRB submission or IRB approval before funding is provided. All applications must follow NIH Fellowship Grant formatting and page limit guidelines, where applicable. Formatting and page limits follow NIH Early Career Investigator (K) Grant guidelines. These guidelines can be found here.

Ineligibility

Funding does not allow overhead.