Young Investigator Grant (YIG)
Funding Amount
Up to $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Young Investigator Grant (YIG)
Funder: American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Overview: Grants designed to support and encourage younger researchers in studying basic autoimmunity issues, to foster future breakthroughs and developments in autoimmune disease understanding and treatment.
- Researcher age: Under 45 years old
- Career stage: Postdoctoral fellow or junior faculty status
- Research focus: Basic autoimmunity research that benefits the larger autoimmune community (not limited to a single or specific disease)
Eligibility
- Amount: Up to $20,000
- Duration: One year of research
- Frequency: Annual cycle
Award Details
- This is not a scholarship program for high school students
- Applications reviewed by Scientific Advisory Board
- Winners announced after review
Important Notes
- Email: aarda@aarda.org (include "YIG" in subject line)
- Phone: (586) 776-3900
- Address: 19176 Hall Road, Suite 130, Clinton Township, MI 48038, United States
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Obtain application form: Download the YIG application document
2. Complete all required sections in the application
3. Submit application with all supporting materials
4. Timeline: Applications reviewed by Scientific Advisory Board; winners announced after review
- Email aarda@aarda.org with "YIG" in the subject line
- Call (586) 776-3900
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