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

March 2026 (Full application deadline for the ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award)

Typically $750,000 total over 5 years ($150,000 per year); prior years were $600,000 over 4 years.

Supports outstanding researchers advancing the understanding and treatment of arthritis-related diseases in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation.

--- ## Description The ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award is a prestigious fellowship established through a partnership between the Sontag Foundation and the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), honoring significant contributions to arthritis research. The award is endowed in memory of Rick Sontag’s mother and aims to recognize and support outstanding researchers working to advance the understanding, treatment, and potential cure of arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. The fellowship targets early-career investigators, empowering them to establish their research careers and drive innovation in the field. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (anticipated full application deadline for the ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award is typically $750,000 total, paid over five years ($150,000 per year). - Prior to 2023, the award was $600,000 over four years. - Funding is disbursed quarterly to the recipient's institution and includes a maximum of $19,500 per year for indirect costs (included in the annual payout). --- ## Eligibility - Intended for outstanding researchers in the field of arthritis or related autoimmune diseases. - Focus is on early-career investigators aiming to establish independent research careers. - Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent). - Must be affiliated with a tax-exempt academic, research, or medical institution in the United States or Canada. - There is no citizenship requirement, but the host institution must meet eligibility criteria. - Multiple applicants from the same institution may apply. - Research projects should demonstrate promise for advancing the understanding or treatment of arthritis-related diseases. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the grant portal (see program page for details and portal access). - Required materials typically include: - Research proposal (with specific page and formatting limits) - Personal statement or career goals - Letters of reference/recommendation (from mentors, department chairs, and/or collaborators) - Institutional approval and supporting documents - The selection process includes review by a scientific advisory board and a lay committee, with input from both groups informing final funding decisions. - Re-applicants are welcome, but proposals must show substantive scientific changes from prior submissions. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is highly competitive and supports career development as well as research excellence. - Awardees are often expected to participate in annual scientific meetings or symposia. - The award is portable in some cases if the recipient changes institutions, subject to approval by the Sontag Foundation. - The program is endowed and has been awarded annually since 2002. --- ## External Links - [ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award Program Page](https://sontagfoundation.org/anrf-details/) - [Sontag Foundation Grant Application Process](https://sontagfoundation.org/grant-application-process/) - [Arthritis National Research Foundation](http://www.curearthritis.org/) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://sontagfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/faq_2026_revised_11_18_25.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |----------------|-----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------| | Shandra Koler | Senior Program Officer| skoler@sontagfoundation.org | +1 904-273-8755 | [Contact Form](https://sontagfoundation.org/contact/) |

ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award

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