[Sontag Foundation](https://sontagfoundation.org)

November 2025 (Portal opens) | January 2026 (Full application deadline)

$50,000–$250,000 per award, typically for 1–2 years

Supports early-career researchers advancing innovative arthritis research through a named fellowship in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation.

Application portal opens in November; eligibility and requirements updated annually.

--- ## Description The ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award is an endowed grant designed to support outstanding early-career researchers in arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. Established through a partnership between the Sontag Foundation and the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), this fellowship honors a legacy of philanthropy and aims to accelerate progress in understanding, treating, and ultimately curing arthritis. The award provides funding for innovative research projects and helps launch the careers of promising postdoctoral scientists and junior faculty in the field. --- ## Due Dates - Application portal anticipated to open: **November 2025** - Full application anticipated deadline: **January 2026** *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Awards range from **$50,000 to $250,000** per project - Typical award duration is **1–2 years** - Exact funding levels and durations may vary by year and applicant qualifications --- ## Eligibility - Open to **early-career researchers** (postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty) - Research focus must be on **arthritis or related autoimmune diseases** - Applicants from a range of scientific backgrounds (rheumatology, immunology, biomedical sciences, etc.) are encouraged - U.S. and international applicants are generally eligible, but confirm with the latest program guidelines - Institutional affiliation with a qualified research institution is required --- ## Application Process - Review the [ANRF Research Grants page](https://curearthritis.org/research-grants/) for current program guidelines and details - Applications are submitted through the online portal, which opens in November - Required materials typically include: - Research proposal - Applicant CV and publications - Letters of recommendation - Institutional endorsement - Proposals are reviewed by the ANRF Scientific Advisory Board, with final approval by the Board of Directors - Scoring criteria and FAQs are available: - [Application Scoring Criteria (PDF)](https://curearthritis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ANRF-Grant-Application-Scoring-Criteria-2025.pdf) - [Application FAQs (PDF)](https://curearthritis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ANRF-Grant-Application-FAQs.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Research areas of interest include (but are not limited to): osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, pediatric rheumatology, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, uveitis, and Sjogren's syndrome. - ANRF awardees have a strong track record of continued research success, with high rates of follow-on funding and scientific impact. - Named fellowships, such as the Sontag Foundation Fellow Award, are highlighted among ANRF's annual awards. --- ## External Links - [Sontag Foundation ANRF Fellowship Details](https://sontagfoundation.org/anrf-details/) - [ANRF Research Grants Overview](https://curearthritis.org/research-grants/) - [Application Scoring Criteria (PDF)](https://curearthritis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ANRF-Grant-Application-Scoring-Criteria-2025.pdf) - [Application FAQs (PDF)](https://curearthritis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ANRF-Grant-Application-FAQs.pdf) - [Recent ANRF Grant Recipients](https://curearthritis.org/category/anrf-grant-recipients/) --- ## Contact Information | Role/Topic | Contact Details | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries (ANRF) | grants@curearthritis.org | | ANRF Website | [https://curearthritis.org](https://curearthritis.org) | | Sontag Foundation | info@sontagfoundation.org | | Sontag Foundation Website | [https://sontagfoundation.org](https://sontagfoundation.org) | | ANRF Phone | 800.588.2873 | | Sontag Foundation Phone | +1 904-273-8755 | | ANRF Mailing Address | 5319 University Dr #10022, Irvine, CA 92612, USA | | Sontag Foundation Address | 816 A1A North, Suite 201, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA | ---

ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award

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