New Investigator Grant
The New Investigator Grant from the National Scleroderma Foundation supports early-career researchers pursuing innovative, independent studies to advance scientific understanding of scleroderma.
Funder: National Scleroderma Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 total over 3 years; max $66,667/year (including up to 8% indirect costs); not renewable.
Summary: Supports early-career faculty or equivalent researchers launching independent scleroderma research projects.
Key Information: Applicants must not have held major independent grants as PI; U.S. nonprofit institutions only.
Description
The New Investigator Grant from the National Scleroderma Foundation is designed to accelerate the careers of promising early-stage faculty or equivalent researchers who are committed to advancing research in scleroderma. This opportunity aims to fund innovative, independent projects that can serve as a foundation for future, larger research grants. The Foundation’s mission is to foster high-quality research that deepens scientific understanding and improves treatment options for scleroderma.
