CARRA-PreS Collaborative Research Award
This grant supports early career CARRA and PreS investigators in collaborative, patient-engaged pediatric rheumatology research that leverages both organizations’ strengths and infrastructure.
Funder: Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Data and sample request) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: 1 award; €50,000 EUR or USD equivalent; project period up to 2 years
Summary: Supports early career CARRA and PreS investigators in collaborative pediatric rheumatology research leveraging both organizations’ strengths.
Key Information: Two co-PIs required (one CARRA, one PreS); seed funding for joint planning, pilot studies, or preliminary data.
Description
This award is designed to foster international collaboration between early career investigators from the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PreS). It provides seed funding for joint research planning, preliminary data generation, and pilot studies in pediatric rheumatology. Projects must leverage the infrastructure and expertise of both organizations, address priority research topics of mutual interest, actively engage patients, and demonstrate how the collaboration will advance knowledge in the field. The ultimate goal is to catalyze future large-scale collaborative research initiatives.
