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Improving the lives of people impacted by rheumatic disease by advancing research and training.

One of the nation's largest private funders of rheumatology research, training, and education.

10/12/2026

1 in 4 U.S. adults live with arthritis.

Today, on World Arthritis Day, we recognize the millions of people worldwide living with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.

At the Rheumatology Research Foundation, our mission is to improve the lives of people impacted by rheumatic disease by advancing research and training.

Through research, discovery, and the development of the next generation of rheumatology professionals, we’re working toward a future of better treatments, improved care, and healthier lives.

Together, we’re advancing research and creating hope.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the Fellowship Training Award and Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion!

The Fellowship Training Award supports promising rheumatology fellows at institutions across the U.S., strengthening the pipeline of future rheumatologists. The Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion extends that investment by helping fund previously unfilled ACGME-approved positions due to funding constraints or supporting the creation of new fellowship slots or programs.

Together, these awards aim to close the access to care gap in rheumatology. Through these investments, the Foundation is helping develop the next generation of rheumatologists and build a stronger, more accessible rheumatology workforce.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! Learn more about the awardees in the latest issue of the Foundation Voice: https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/foundation-voice-summer-2026

10/08/2026

Are you a rheumatologist looking to train a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who is new to the field of rheumatology at your clinical practice?

The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Award for Workforce Expansion provides $25,000 in support for one year of training and integration of new NPs and PAs into the field of rheumatology.

By supporting tailored training for advanced practice providers, this award expands the pipeline of rheumatology healthcare providers across the United States, particularly in geographically underserved areas.

📅 Applications are due December 1, 2026, by 5 PM ET.

This cycle, supplemental funding is also available through this award for additional training focused on osteoporosis and metabolic bone health for advanced practice providers thanks to the Andrew J. Laster, MD Fund for Education and Training in Metabolic Bone Disease.

Learn more about this award and view the Request for Applications: https://www.rheumresearch.org/education-and-training-awards

10/07/2026

Neda Amiri Rad watched her mother live with the pain and challenges of rheumatoid arthritis. Now, as a PhD candidate at Binghamton University, that experience is fueling research that could make a difference for people living with autoimmune diseases.

Her research explores how genes interact in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases in hopes of advancing earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments.

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is proud to invest in Neda’s future through the Choose Rheumatology Scholarship. By inspiring and supporting the next generation of rheumatology professionals, the program helps build a strong pipeline of researchers and clinicians committed to advancing the field and improving the lives of people impacted by rheumatic disease.

Read Neda’s story from Binghamton University: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6494/to-honor-her-mothers-memory-phd-student-researches-autoimmune-diseases

09/25/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Clinician Scholar Educator Award Recipient, Ginger Janow, MD, MPH!

Through this award, the Rheumatology Research Foundation supports educators dedicated to developing new and improved programs to enhance education in musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases. These award recipients are committed to preparing the next generation of rheumatology professionals for successful careers inpatient care and research.

We’re excited to celebrate Dr. Janow and the work she is pursuing to advance rheumatology education. By supporting the development of future rheumatology professionals, this work helps strengthen the field and ultimately improve care and outcomes for patients with rheumatic diseases.

Learn more about Dr. Janow’s project in the latest issue of the Foundation Voice: https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/foundation-voice-summer-2026/

09/24/2026

There is just one week left to apply for the Foundation’s K & R Bridge awards!

The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Career Development Bridge Funding Awards provide critical support for investigators as they continue advancing innovative research while revising outstanding grant applications.

Applications are due October 1, 2026 by 5 PM ET!

✨K BRIDGE:
Supports junior investigators reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award.

💰 $75,000 | 📅 1-year award
🌟 Highlighted Topic: Psoriatic Arthritis
Through a generous contribution from the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Clinics Multicenter Advancement Network (PPACMAN), one K Bridge award will support research focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of psoriatic arthritis.

✨R BRIDGE:
Supports established independent investigators who are revising outstanding NIH R01 or VA RCS/ORD applications and are at risk of running out of research funding.
💰 $200,000 | 📅 2-year award

Learn more about these awards on our website. https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards

09/23/2026

This Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, we’re highlighting an issue that matters to every person living with rheumatic disease: access to care.

Projections indicate demand for rheumatology care could increase by 138% by 2034, while the number of available rheumatologists could decrease by 31%. These numbers could mean longer wait times for appointments and more challenges finding a rheumatology specialist when you need one.

That’s why strengthening the rheumatology workforce today is so important. By supporting education, training, and recruitment opportunities for the next generation of rheumatology professionals, we’re working toward a future where more patients can access the specialized care they need to live healthier lives.

Learn how the Foundation's Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion helped the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle recruit four new adult rheumatology fellows and how this investment is expanding the center’s capacity to meet growing patient needs.

https://rheumlab.org/training-tomorrows-rheumatologists-expanding-patient-access-now-in-the-pacific-northwest/

09/22/2026

From promising advances in cell-based therapies to the urgent need to strengthen the rheumatology workforce, Dr. Bryce Binstadt, president of the Rheumatology Research Foundation, shares his perspective on the future of rheumatology research, training, and patient care in a new interview with the American Medical Journal.

Read the full interview: https://www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rheumatology/congress-review/acr-2026-interview-bryce-binstadt/

09/18/2026

Help us congratulate Zandra Walton, MD, PhD, the 2026 recipient of the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Tobé and Stephen E. Malawista, MD, Endowment in Academic Rheumatology! 🎉

Established through the generosity of Mrs. Tobé and Dr. Stephen Malawista, this endowment provides a permanent source of support for early career physician-scientists pursuing basic science research and building careers in academic rheumatology.

By investing in promising investigators at a pivotal point in their professional journeys, the endowment empowers the next generation to drive discovery and innovation in rheumatology.

Learn more about the recipient and their research in the latest issue of the Foundation Voice: https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/foundation-voice-summer-2026

09/17/2026

Are you a junior investigator pursuing psoriatic arthritis research?

The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s K Bridge Award can provide critical support as you reapply for an NIH or VA career development award.

This year, thanks to a generous contribution from PPACMAN, one K Bridge Award will specifically support research focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of psoriatic arthritis.

Applications are due October 1, 2026 by 5 PM ET! See the full details and apply on our website. https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards

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