Young Investigator Award
The Vasculitis Foundation's Young Investigator Award funds early-career researchers for pilot projects advancing vasculitis science and improving patient care.
Funder: Vasculitis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year (maximum $50,000 over two years); direct costs only, no indirects
Summary: Supports early-career researchers with seed funding for pilot projects to advance vasculitis research and improve patient outcomes.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Vasculitis Foundation Young Investigator Award provides seed funding to early-career researchers for innovative pilot projects that advance the understanding, diagnosis, and management of vasculitis. The goal is to generate preliminary data that supports career development and future funding, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and moving closer to identifying the causes and cures of vasculitis. Projects may address disease mechanisms, epidemiology, diagnostics, or treatment strategies.
