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Rheumatology Research Foundation

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.

09/02/2026

Whether you’re a student exploring rheumatology, a resident interested in research, or an early-career clinician or researcher focused on health communication, these opportunities can help you build valuable skills, expand your mentorship network and take the next step in your career.

🎓 Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship
Experience a full-time clinical or research mentorship with an established rheumatology professional. Choose a 4- or 8-week clinical preceptorship or an 8-week research preceptorship. Awards range from $2,000–$4,000, plus $1,000 in travel expenses and complimentary registration to ACR Convergence.

💬 Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication
Receive support for training, career development and/or research skills focused on improving patient-clinician communication. Applicants must have no current or prior R01 or R01-equivalent funding. This award provides up to $15,000 for 1 year.

🔬 Resident Research Preceptorship
Complete a 3-month, full-time research experience with an established rheumatology professional. The award provides $15,000 and is designed to encourage residents to pursue careers in rheumatology research.

📅 Applications are due November 2, 2026 by 5 PM ET. See each award description for eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Explore the Requests for Applications and find the opportunity that’s right for you on our website. https://www.rheumresearch.org/preceptorships

08/31/2026

AbbVie has helped shape the field of immunology through groundbreaking science and trusted medicines that have redefined the standard of care for patients living with immune-mediated conditions.

Through the Foundation’s Corporate Roundtable, we cultivate strategic partnerships with companies like AbbVie that drive scientific discovery and support the next generation of investigators.

“Thanks to contributions from donors such as AbbVie, the Foundation can continue to fund investigators at crucial points in their careers, enabling them to conduct groundbreaking research,” said Eryn Marchiolo, executive director of the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the newest recipients of the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Scientist Development Award! 🎉

These emerging investigators are bringing fresh ideas, curiosity, and innovation to rheumatology research. The Scientist Development Award supports rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals as they take their first steps in developing research programs and exploring new approaches to some of the field’s most important questions.

We’re proud to invest in these five investigators at the beginning of their journeys, and we are also excited to see how their work will contribute to new discoveries and, ultimately, better outcomes for people living with rheumatic disease.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Scientist Development Award recipients and celebrating theprogress forward!

Learn more about this year’s recipients and their work in the latest issue of the Foundation Voice: https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/foundation-voice-summer-2026

08/27/2026

Over the past five years, support from the Rheumatology Research Foundation has helped investigators turn promising ideas into meaningful research and lasting impact resulting in:

🔬 78 subsequent NIH grants totaling $109.7 million
📚 451 publications in peer-reviewed literature
🎤 58 presentations at 2025 ACR Convergence

These numbers amount to more than just grants, papers, and presentations. They represent researchers advancing discovery, building careers, and sharing novel insights with the rheumatology community.

We’re proud to support the rheumatology professionals whose work continues to move the field forward.

08/26/2026

Are you an Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) member looking to advance your career in rheumatology? The Rheumatology Research Foundation offers a range of grant opportunities designed to support rheumatology professionals at different stages of your careers.

ARP members can explore opportunities that support research, career development and education and training. Foundation funding helps turn ideas into impact, strengthens expertise, and advances the future of rheumatology.

Learn more about available funding eligibility, and how the Foundation can support your research and training journey in this article featured in The Rheumatologist. https://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/a-guide-to-rheumatology-research-foundation-grants-for-arp-members/?singlepage=1

08/21/2026

The future of rheumatology research starts with supporting the next generation of investigators.

Join us in celebrating the newest recipients of the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Investigator Award! These early-career researchers are pursuing innovative studies that can potentially deepen our understanding of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and shape the future of patient care.

Through the Investigator Award, the Foundation helps promising junior investigators take an important step toward establishing themselves as independent researchers and building a foundation for future discovery.

08/20/2026

Over the past five years, the Rheumatology Research Foundation has invested in the future of rheumatology research—supporting 175 research and career development grants with more than $42 million in funding.

These grants have supported innovative work across a wide range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and research focus areas, helping advance discovery and develop the next generation of rheumatology researchers.

Explore the research and careers made possible through Foundation funding at RheumLab.org.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to the latest class of Innovative Research Award recipients!

These independent investigators are advancing rheumatology research through innovative work that seeks to uncover new insights into the causes, progression, treatment, and outcomes of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Learn more about the latest award recipients and their research projects in the latest issue of the Foundation Voice in the link in the comments.

08/12/2026

Keep your research moving forward with bridge funding from the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

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.

K Bridge - Career Development Bridge Funding Award
Designed for junior investigators reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award.

💰 $75,000 | 📅 1-year award
🗓️ Application deadline: October 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET

🌟 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 - Career Development Bridge Funding Award
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
🗓️ Application deadline: October 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET

Learn more about these awards and apply by October 1 at the link in the comments.

08/07/2026

We’ve reached a remarkable milestone: since 1985, we've committed more than $256 million to support 5,281 awards in rheumatology research, workforce training and education.

Today, we're proud to stand as one of the nation's largest — and arguably most impactful — private funders in this field. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors and partners. Thank you for helping us invest in the people and discoveries shaping rheumatology's future.

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