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

March 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Award size varies; typically supports one fellow annually for 1 year.

Supports outstanding researchers advancing arthritis research through a named fellowship in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF).

--- ## Description The ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award is a prestigious fellowship established by the Sontag Foundation in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF). The award honors Rick Sontag’s mother, who passed away from complications of rheumatoid arthritis, and aims to support exceptional researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of arthritis. The fellowship is sustained by a $1 million endowment and recognizes individuals making significant contributions to arthritis research, with the goal of fostering innovation and progress in the field. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award typically supports one outstanding researcher annually. - Funding is for a one-year fellowship; specific monetary amounts are not detailed publicly but the award is endowed for ongoing support. - Past fellows have been supported at leading research institutions across the United States. --- ## Eligibility - Researchers working in the field of arthritis are eligible. - Applicants are generally early-career scientists or investigators. - Host institutions must be academic, medical, or research institutions. - There are no explicit citizenship restrictions, but the fellowship has historically been awarded to researchers at U.S.-based institutions. --- ## Application Process - Application details and requirements are released annually by ANRF and the Sontag Foundation. - Required materials typically include a research proposal, CV, and letters of recommendation. - Submissions are evaluated by a scientific advisory board for scientific merit and innovation. - Applications must be submitted through the relevant online portal by the specified deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is named in perpetuity due to a $1 million endowment from the Sontag Foundation. - The program has a strong record of supporting early-career researchers who go on to distinguished careers in arthritis research. - A list of past fellows and their institutions is available on the [program page](https://sontagfoundation.org/anrf-details/). --- ## External Links - [Sontag Foundation – ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award Details](https://sontagfoundation.org/anrf-details/) - [Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF)](http://www.curearthritis.org/) - [Sontag Foundation Grant Application Process](https://sontagfoundation.org/grant-application-process/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Sontag Foundation (General) | info@sontagfoundation.org | +1 904-273-8755 | [Contact Page](https://sontagfoundation.org/contact/) | | ANRF (General) | info@curearthritis.org | 800-588-2873 | [Contact Page](https://curearthritis.org/about-anrf/) | ---

ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award

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