Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication
Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication supports trainees, junior researchers, and health professionals with mentored training and research to improve patient-clinician communication.
Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Application) | May 1, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for one calendar year; no continued support
Summary: Supports mentored training, career development, and research projects that improve patient-clinician interactions and communication.
Key Information: Applicants must have no current or prior R01 or R01-equivalent funding.
Description
The Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication is a mentored award administered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation for trainees, junior researchers, and health professionals. It supports training, career development, and enhancement of research skills through projects directly addressing patient-clinician interactions and communication. The award honors Dr. Daltroy’s work in health education, doctor-patient communication, and clinical research methods.
Supported activities may include small-scale research or education projects, communication curricula and training materials, educational opportunities to improve the awardee’s communication skills, and patient-facing materials explaining disease status. Projects may also examine health literacy or numeracy, develop accessible communication materials, or enhance shared decision-making in healthcare settings. Applicants propose work to be carried out during the one-year award period.
