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

March 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Award amount and duration vary; typically supports one year of early-career arthritis research.

Supports outstanding researchers advancing scientific understanding and treatment of arthritis, in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation.

--- ## Description The ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award is an endowed fellowship established by the Sontag Foundation and administered in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF). The award honors Rick Sontag’s mother and aims to recognize and support leading researchers committed to advancing the scientific understanding and treatment of arthritis. It is designed to foster impactful research by early-career investigators, with a focus on innovative projects that have the potential to improve outcomes for individuals living with arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship is supported by a $1 million endowment, allowing for annual awards. - Award size and duration typically support one year of research; exact amounts may vary year to year. - Funding is intended for early-career investigators and is administered through ANRF. --- ## Eligibility - Intended for early-career researchers dedicated to arthritis or autoimmune disease research. - Applicants are generally expected to hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent). - Institutional and geographic eligibility requirements are set by the Arthritis National Research Foundation; typically, applicants must be affiliated with an accredited research institution. - Past fellows have been affiliated with leading U.S. academic medical centers and research hospitals. - There are no explicit citizenship restrictions, but applicants should review ANRF guidelines for any specific requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) process. - Applicants should prepare a research proposal aligned with the foundation’s priorities in arthritis and autoimmune disease research. - Required materials generally include a CV, research plan, and institutional endorsement. - Review is conducted by a scientific advisory board with expertise in rheumatology and related fields. - Check the [ANRF website](http://www.curearthritis.org/) for application instructions and annual updates. --- ## Additional Information - The Sontag Foundation has endowed this fellowship to ensure its ongoing availability and impact. - The award is highly competitive, with previous fellows representing diverse areas of arthritis research. - The fellowship is one of several research funding mechanisms supported by the Sontag Foundation, which also invests in brain cancer and other biomedical fields. --- ## External Links - [Sontag Foundation – ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award Details](https://sontagfoundation.org/anrf-details/) - [Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Research Grants](http://www.curearthritis.org/research-grants/) - [Sontag Foundation – Other Programs](https://sontagfoundation.org/other-programs/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Sontag Foundation | [info@sontagfoundation.org](mailto:info@sontagfoundation.org) | +1 904-273-8755 | | Arthritis National Research Foundation | [Contact page](http://www.curearthritis.org/) | 800-588-2873 |

ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award - Sontag Foundation

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