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Scleroderma Research Grant Program

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATIONNEW ENGLAND INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$200,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scleroderma Research Grant Program

Funder: National Scleroderma Foundation

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Scleroderma research and treatment

  • Scleroderma-related lung disease research

  • Pediatric scleroderma research
  • Award Details:

  • Standard Award Amount: $200,000 per grant

  • Annual Funding Pool: $2.723 million (as of FY 2022)

  • Award Types: New Investigator Awards and Established Investigator Awards
  • Eligibility:

  • Medical researchers and investigators

  • Both early-career (new) and established investigators

  • Projects focused on scleroderma, including basic science and clinically focused research

  • Research on pediatric population welcome
  • Selection Process:

  • Peer-reviewed by a committee of scleroderma experts, medical professionals, and scientists

  • Uses merit-based scoring system identical to National Institutes of Health (NIH)

  • Projects must demonstrate significant scientific merit

  • All funded recipients required to submit annual progress reports
  • Contact Information:

  • Website: scleroderma.org

  • Phone: (800) 722-4673

  • Email: info@scleroderma.org

  • Address: 55 Ferncroft Road Suite #315, Danvers, MA 01923
  • Background:

  • Foundation is the leading nonprofit funding scleroderma research in the United States

  • Since inception in 1998, Foundation has committed over $30 million to research

  • Program emphasizes scientific merit and rigorous peer review
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Access Application Materials

  • Visit scleroderma.org/researchapply for application guidelines

  • Download Grant Application Form & Instructions
  • Step 2: Submit Proposal

  • Submit complete application with required materials

  • Applications reviewed for scientific merit and impact
  • Step 3: Review & Selection

  • Peer review committee evaluates all submissions

  • Merit-based ranking system used

  • Board of Directors makes final funding recommendations
  • Step 4: Post-Award

  • All grant recipients required to submit annual progress reports

  • Reports reviewed by Research Committee for compliance with programmatic, scientific, fiscal, and administrative policies
  • Application Timeline:

  • Proposal submission deadline: Typically around September 30 (may vary by year)

  • Awards announced: Typically in early February (FY 2023 awards announced February 2)
  • Success Rate:

  • FY 2023: 30% (8 awards from 27 proposals)

  • FY 2022: 33%
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-research

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