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The Rheumatology Research Foundation offers an extensive awards program with research and education opportunities for clinicians, students, health professionals, researchers and academic institutions. These awards are an integral part of Rheumatology Research Foundation efforts to ensure the future of rheumatology.

Research Awards
Awards & Grants
Eligible Applicants
Award Term
Max Award Amount
Deadline
Scientist Development Award Fellows, Early Career Physicians and Health Professionals 2-3 years $225,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Investigator Award Early- and Mid-Career Physicians and Health Professionals 3 years $375,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Bridge Funding Award Early- and Mid-Career Physicians and Health Professionals 1 year $75,000 August 1, 2013
Disease Targeted Research Grants Various opportunities available;
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Deadline is passed; notifications will be issued in May
Education & Training Awards
Awards & Grants
Eligible Applicants
Award Term
Max Award Amount
Deadline
Amgen Fellowship Training Award Training Directors and Institutions 1 year $25,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Paula de Merieux Fellowship Training Award Training Directors and Institutions 1 year $25,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Health Professional Online Education Grant Health Professionals 1 year Up to $1,500 For deadline information, click on link to the left.
Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professorship Experienced Pediatric Rheumatologists 1 year $2,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Clinician Scholar Educator Award Educators 3 years $180,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Preceptorship Awards
Awards & Grants
Eligible Applicants
Award Term
Max Award Amount
Deadline
Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Preceptorship Residents 3 mos. $15,000 For deadline information, click on link to the left.
Health Professional Research Preceptorship Graduate Students 8 wks. $3,500 For deadline information, click on link to the left.
Medical Student Clinical Preceptorship Medical Students 4-8 wks. $1,500 to $3,000 For deadline information, click on link to the left.
Medical Student Research Preceptorship Medical Students 8 wks. $3,000 For deadline information, click on link to the left.
Abstract Awards
Awards & Grants
Eligible Applicants
Award Term
Max Award Amount
Deadline
Student Achievement Award Medical and Graduate Students 1 year $750 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award Application Fellows 1 year $1,500 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Amgen Pediatric Research Award Residents and Fellows 1 year $1,000 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013
Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award Residents 1 year $750 Deadline for Applications August 1, 2013