Funding Amount

US $1,999

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Applicants must meet citizenship and other eligibility requirements as outlined in the Awards and Grants Policies.
  • Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, practice management staff, other licensed non-physician health professionals with an interest in rheumatology are eligible for this award.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
  • Applicant must be an ARP members at the time of submission and for the duration of the award.

Overview

The Health Professional Online Education Grant, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to enhance the skills of non-physician rheumatology professionals. By covering registration costs for the Advanced Rheumatology Course, this grant addresses the growing need for knowledgeable healthcare providers in rheumatology, ensuring better patient care for those with rheumatic diseases. This initiative supports the Foundation's mission to cultivate a robust workforce and improve health outcomes for patients.

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.
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.
The purpose of this award is to increase the knowledge and skills of non-physician rheumatology health professionals to meet the needs of a growing rheumatology patient population by reimbursing the cost of registration for the Advanced Rheumatology Course.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet citizenship and other eligibility requirements as outlined in the Awards and Grants Policies.Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, practice management staff, other licensed non-physician health professionals with an interest in rheumatology are eligible for this award.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicant must be an ARP members at the time of submission and for the duration of the award.

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Rheumatology Research Foundation's IRS filings)

  • Empowered Arthritis & Rheumatology

    Cary, NC · 2025

    $1,050

1 grant in Rheumatology Research Foundation's 2025 filings reference “Health Professional Online Education Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Rheumatology Research Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
170
Total given
$11.55M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$500–$400K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 17%, California 8%, Texas 6%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Children's Hospital Corporation · Boston, MA

    Innovative Research Award - Basic

    $400K

  • Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

    Innovative Research Award - Translational

    $400K

  • Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN

    Investigator Award - Clinical

    $250K

  • Regents of the University of California SF · San Francisco, CA

    Scientist Development Award - Basic

    $250K

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

    Innovative Research Award - Translational

    $200K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Healthcare
  • Teacher development

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