Career Development Research Awards
The Career Development Research Awards from the Rheumatology Research Foundation fund innovative research on rheumatic diseases, supporting scientists at pivotal career stages with tailored research and bridge awards.
Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Letter of Intent, SDA/IA) | August 3, 2026 (Application, SDA/IA/K Supplement) | October 1, 2026 (K Bridge/R Bridge)
Funding Amounts: Up to $225,000 (Scientist Development Award, 2-3 years) | Up to $375,000 (Investigator Award, 3 years) | Up to $75,000 (K Bridge, 1 year) | Up to $100,000 (K Supplement, 2 years) | Up to $200,000 (R Bridge, 2 years)
Summary: Supports early and mid-career investigators in rheumatology through multiple tailored awards to advance research on rheumatic diseases, with options for bridge and career development funding.
Key Information: ACR/ARP membership is required; eligibility and award terms vary by mechanism.
Description
The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Career Development Research Awards provide a suite of funding opportunities designed to support researchers at pivotal career stages in rheumatology. The awards aim to foster innovative research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of rheumatic diseases by supporting early-career scientists, junior faculty, and established investigators facing funding gaps. Mechanisms include the Scientist Development Award (SDA), Investigator Award (IA), and various Bridge Funding Awards (K Bridge, K Supplement, R Bridge), each with distinct eligibility and focus. Special topics and collaborative opportunities, such as the LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Partnership, are also available.
