2026 CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Mentored Career Development Award (MCDA)
This grant supports early career researchers conducting collaborative, high-impact pediatric rheumatology studies, with a focus on juvenile idiopathic arthritis and related research areas.
Funder: Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Data and Sample Share request) | March 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $366,000 total per award over 3 years; up to 3 awards available (at least 1 focused on JIA).
Summary: Supports early career researchers in pediatric rheumatology for impactful, collaborative research aligned with CARRA's agenda, with emphasis on juvenile idiopathic arthritis and related topics.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This mentored career development award is intended for early career investigators dedicated to establishing independent research careers in pediatric rheumatology. The program prioritizes projects aligned with the CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Inflammatory Arthritis Research Agenda, including areas such as precision medicine, patient outcomes, epidemiology, social determinants of health, equitable representation, treatment development, and comparative effectiveness research. Priority is given to projects focused on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and those that leverage the CARRA Registry. The award aims to foster collaborative, high-impact research that advances knowledge and improves outcomes for children with rheumatic diseases.
