Investigator Award Grant

The Investigator Award, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, is a unique opportunity designed to support junior investigators in conducting innovative research. This award aims to empower researchers who have recently completed post-doctoral fellowship training, helping them secure competitive funding as they transition into independent investigators and establish their careers in the field of rheumatology.

Support for junior investigators to conduct innovative research.
Purpose
Encourage junior investigators in the period between completing post-doctoral fellowship training; while being competitive for more significant funding and establishing themselves as independent investigators.

Eligibility

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be an ACR or ARHP member at the time of submission and for the duration of the award.
ACR member eligibility for grant: Have earned a DO, MD, or MD/PhD degree, and completed a Rheumatology fellowship. Individuals more than 8 years from the beginning of fellowship (or 9 years for pediatric rheumatologists) at the time of award start & MDs and DOs who are not licensed to perform clinical care may not apply.
ARHP member eligibility for grant: Have earned a PhD, DSc, or equivalent doctoral degree. Must be within 6 years of terminal degree at the time of award start.