Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Research Award Grant

The Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Research Award, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, recognizes exemplary scientific abstracts from pediatric rheumatology fellows at ACR Convergence. With a $1,500 award and an additional $1,000 for travel expenses, this initiative aims to promote innovative research and enhance educational opportunities for future rheumatologists. The program underscores the importance of developing a skilled workforce to improve access to specialized care for patients with rheumatic diseases.

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.
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 purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding scientific abstracts submitted by pediatric rheumatology fellows to ACR Convergence.
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 fellow enrolled in a recognized U.S. ACGME-accredited pediatric rheumatology program or a related research laboratory.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