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

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typically $100,000–$150,000 per year; award duration and total vary by cycle.

Supports outstanding researchers undertaking innovative arthritis research in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation.

This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift—check program page for updates.

--- ## Description The ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award is designed to advance innovative research in arthritis by supporting outstanding early-career researchers. Established through a partnership between the Sontag Foundation and the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), the award honors the Sontag family's legacy of commitment to arthritis research. The fellowship aims to foster novel approaches and impactful discoveries in the understanding, treatment, and eventual cure of arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: $100,000–$150,000 per year - Duration: Usually one year, but may vary depending on the cycle and recipient - Number of fellowships: Historically, one fellow is selected annually --- ## Eligibility - Open to early-career researchers (generally postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, or junior faculty) conducting innovative research in arthritis or related autoimmune diseases. - Applicants must be affiliated with an academic, nonprofit, or research institution. - The fellowship is intended to support those who have demonstrated promise in advancing arthritis research. - There is no citizenship requirement, but the institution must be eligible to receive funding from ANRF and/or the Sontag Foundation. --- ## Application Process - Application materials and process are managed in partnership with ANRF. - Required materials typically include: - Research proposal - Curriculum vitae or biosketch - Letters of recommendation - Institutional approval/endorsement - Applications are reviewed by a scientific advisory board, with final approval by the program leadership. - Submission is through the designated online portal (see links below). - Be attentive to specific instructions and requirements posted for each cycle. --- ## Additional Information - The award is endowed in perpetuity, reflecting a long-term commitment to arthritis research. - Past fellows have come from leading research institutions across the United States. - The program places emphasis on supporting innovative, high-impact projects and career development for early-stage investigators. --- ## 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 | Name | Role | Email | Phone | Contact Page | |----------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Sontag Foundation | General Inquiries | info@sontagfoundation.org | +1 904-273-8755 | [Contact Form](https://sontagfoundation.org/contact/) | | ANRF | General Inquiries | info@curearthritis.org | 800-588-2873 | [Contact Page](https://curearthritis.org/contact/) | ---

ANRF Sontag Foundation Fellow Award

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