Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award Grant

The Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award aims to enhance the research training of promising students pursuing MD or DO degrees, including those in combined programs. This award supports emerging physician-scientists, promoting their investigative careers in rheumatology. Grants of up to $30,000 per year are available for research projects aligned with the Rheumatology Research Foundation's mission, which focuses on improving patient health outcomes in rheumatic diseases.

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.
Preceptorships
Recruiting more quality rheumatology professionals starts with building interest in the field among the best and brightest medical and graduate students and residents.
Preceptorships encourage students and residents to learn more about rheumatology and pursue careers in the field by supporting a one-on-one, real-world learning experience.
The purpose of this pre-doctoral scholar award is to enhance the research training of promising students who are enrolled in a MD or DO training program, including individuals enrolled in combined degree programs (e.g., MD/PhD, DO/PhD program, MD/MPH, DO/MPH or equivalent) and who intend careers as physician-scientists. This grant mechanism aims to support the nation’s top emerging physician scientists and promote their interest in investigative careers in rheumatology. This award will support research projects in scientific health-related fields relevant to the mission of the Rheumatology Research Foundation. The research training experience is expected to tangibly enhance the individuals’ potential to develop into a productive, independent physician-scientist in the field of rheumatology.
Award Amount: Up to $30,000 per year in direct costs
Award Duration:  1 year with option for competitive renewal for 1 additional year

Eligibility

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The primary mentor must be a member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) or the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) at the time of the application and for the duration of the award. Once awarded, the applicant will be expected to become a member of the ACR. Student memberships are free of charge.