Marshall J. Schiff, MD Memorial Fellow Research Award
Forecasted
The Marshall J. Schiff, MD Memorial Fellow Research Award honors top rheumatology fellows for their research abstracts at ACR Convergence, supporting early-career scientific development.
Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (abstract submission) | August 2027 (full application, 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 cash award plus up to $1,000 travel reimbursement and complimentary ACR Convergence registration (for fellows-in-training)
Summary: Supports U.S. rheumatology fellows-in-training presenting abstracts at ACR Convergence, recognizing outstanding research and fostering early-career development.
Description
This award honors the legacy of Dr. Marshall J. Schiff by supporting and recognizing exceptional scholarship among rheumatology fellows-in-training who are presenting abstracts at ACR Convergence, the field’s premier annual meeting. The award encourages continued research in rheumatic diseases, fosters professional growth for early-career investigators, and strengthens engagement with the broader rheumatology community. Funding is provided through an endowment from the Schiff family.
