The Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Research Award honors and supports top scientific abstracts from pediatric rheumatology fellows for presentation at ACR Convergence 2026, funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation.
Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation
Due Dates: June 9, 2026 (ACR/ARP abstract submission) | August 3, 2026 (full application via ProposalCentral)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 award plus up to $1,000 for travel expenses and complimentary registration to ACR Convergence 2026
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding scientific abstracts from pediatric rheumatology fellows submitted to ACR Convergence 2026, enabling research presentation at the annual meeting.
Key Information: Applicant must be an author or co-author of an abstract submitted to ACR Convergence 2026.
This award, presented by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, honors exceptional scientific abstracts submitted by pediatric rheumatology fellows to ACR Convergence 2026. Its goal is to foster early-career excellence and encourage continued academic contributions in pediatric rheumatology by providing financial support and recognition for fellows to present their research at the field’s premier annual meeting.