2027 CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Small Grant
The 2027 CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Small Grant supports pediatric rheumatology researchers pursuing basic, clinical, and translational projects that build knowledge and improve the lives of children with rheumatic diseases.
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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: $50,000 per award for a two-year project
Summary: Supports innovative basic, clinical, and translational research that advances pediatric rheumatology.
Key Information: The PI must be a CARRA member in good standing, and every application must include a pediatric rheumatologist.
Description
The Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) offers this peer-reviewed grant with the Arthritis Foundation to develop and advance research that improves the lives of children with rheumatic diseases. Projects must further CARRA’s mission and align with its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan and Research Agenda.
The grant can support pilot projects, continuation or expansion of ongoing research, early-stage investigations, feasibility studies, and analyses that inform future work. Projects may generate new knowledge, address important questions in pediatric rheumatology, or position investigators for subsequent funding. CARRA encourages committee-led projects and collaborative research.
