Funder: Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
Due Dates: December 11, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per award over two years
Summary: Supports fellows pursuing research careers through projects that expand their research portfolios and advance outcomes for children with rheumatic diseases.
Key Information: The project must supplement, not fulfill, the American Board of Pediatrics scholarly work requirement.
Description
The CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Fellow Grant supports fellows who intend to devote a substantial part of their careers to research. Administered by the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), it funds projects that extend, enhance, or are distinct from a fellow’s primary scholarly project. The work may supplement—but must not be necessary to fulfill—the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) scholarly work requirement for board eligibility.
Projects must further CARRA’s mission under its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan and Research Agenda and directly or indirectly benefit patients and advance outcomes for children with rheumatic diseases. The program is part of CARRA’s peer-reviewed funding portfolio and its collaborative approach to research, bringing together academicians, clinicians, patients, and families.
