The Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator Award in Axial Spondyloarthritis
The Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator Award in Axial Spondyloarthritis funds innovative early-career research on axSpA, supporting advances in disease understanding and treatment through the Spondylitis Association of America.
Funder: Spondylitis Association of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (applications open) | August 2027 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 research grant; one-year duration; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Annual award supporting early-career researchers advancing the understanding and treatment of axial spondyloarthritis.
Key Information: For early-career MDs/PhDs at US or Canadian institutions; nomination letter required.
Description
This annual award, presented by the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA), supports early-career investigators pursuing research in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), including ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases. The grant is intended to foster innovative approaches and recognize outstanding contributions to the care and understanding of patients with spondyloarthritis. The award aims to inspire new breakthroughs in treatment, diagnosis, and disease mechanisms by empowering promising researchers at the early stages of their careers.
