2027 CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Mentored Career Development Award
The 2027 CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Mentored Career Development Award supports early-career investigators through research, mentoring, and training to advance pediatric rheumatology and improve children's outcomes.
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Funder: Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
Due Dates: December 11, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $375,000 per award over three years
Summary: A mentored research award helping early-career investigators build independent careers in pediatric rheumatology.
Key Information: The project PI must be a current CARRA member with dues and membership information up to date.
Description
The Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, offers this peer-reviewed award to support early-career investigators pursuing independent research careers in pediatric rheumatology. The award combines a research project with mentoring, training, and career development.
Projects must further CARRA’s mission of uniting the pediatric rheumatology community to drive research and transform the lives of children with rheumatic diseases. They should align with CARRA’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan and Research Agenda and explain how the work could benefit patients, directly or indirectly, and improve outcomes for children.
