Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award Grant

The Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award, established by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to support exceptional scholarship in rheumatology. This award not only honors Dr. Schiff's legacy but also recognizes fellows presenting at ACR Convergence. Recipients receive a $1,500 award plus $1,000 for travel expenses, ensuring they can attend this crucial meeting, which showcases the latest advancements in rheumatic disease research and care.

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.
ACR Convergence Awards
Cultivating an interest in rheumatology is essential to ensuring students, residents and fellows pursue careers in the field and help fill shortages, both academically and geographically. The ACR Convergence Awards recognize scholarship among aspiring rheumatology professionals.
The Marshall J. Schiff, MD Memorial Fellow Research Award was established with the aim of supporting outstanding scholarship in the field of rheumatology research and to recognize and celebrate fellows presenting an abstract at ACR Convergence. This award was created to honor the memory of Marshall J. Schiff, MD. Dr. Schiff grew up in Denver Colorado before attending Stanford University. He then graduated from UCSF medical school with an MD and MS in Healthcare Research. Prior to his untimely passing at age 30, Dr. Schiff had just begun his second year of orthopedic residency and he had planned to perform clinical research in musculoskeletal disease.
ACR Convergence
The meeting features the latest innovations, science, clinical and business best practices in rheumatology. You will get first-hand access to the latest discoveries and research transforming rheumatic disease care, as well as clinical applications that will improve the health of patients. It is an opportunity to experience personalized learning that allows you to expand your knowledge to new areas of interest and focus in rheumatology.
Award Amount
$1,500 award and $1,000 for travel related expenses (including airfare, hotel and meals) to attend ACR Convergence.

Eligibility

All award recipients must abide by Foundation Awards and Grants Policies at all timesThe applicant must be a rheumatology fellow-in-training enrolled in an adult or pediatric rheumatology training program at an U.S. ACGME- accredited institution.The applicant must be an author or co-author of an abstract submitted to ACR Convergence via the ACR/ARP abstract submission portal.The applicant must have made a significant contribution to the work submitted to be considered for the award.
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