Health Professional Online Education Grant supports non-physician health professionals with online rheumatology course registration reimbursement to build skills for caring for people with rheumatic diseases.
Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 (Application) | August 3, 2026 (Application) | November 2, 2026 (Application) | February 1, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $1,999 for course registration reimbursement; complete the course within one year of registration
Summary: Supports advanced online rheumatology education for non-physician health professionals by reimbursing Advanced Rheumatology Course registration.
Key Information: Applicants must be ARP members at submission and throughout the award duration.
The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Health Professional Online Education Grant helps non-physician health professionals build the knowledge and skills needed to serve a growing rheumatology patient population. It reimburses registration for the Advanced Rheumatology Course, supporting online professional education relevant to caring for people with rheumatic diseases. Recipients may take the Adult, Pediatric, or Combined course track.
The grant is part of the Foundation’s Education and Training Awards, which aim to strengthen the rheumatology workforce, cultivate future generations of rheumatology professionals, and improve access to care. Review emphasizes applicants’ educational background and previous coursework, along with their practice setting and its relevance to the treatment of rheumatic disease.