The REF 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 REF efforts to ensure the future of rheumatology.

>> We are now accepting online applications for the funding opportunities below except for the Preceptorship awards and the Within Our Reach RA grants. The deadline for submission is 4:00 PM ET on August 3, 2009.

>> Important announcement regarding revised portfolio: applications from individuals who have received equivalent REF awards will not be accepted. See below for details.

>> 2009–2010 Core Award Recipients Announced! Click here to view a list of recipients by award.

>> Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis Grant Recipients announced! Visit www.WithinOurReach.info to view a complete list of recipients.

Looking for Preceptorship opportunities? Please check back later for more information.

Funding Opportunities

>> Receipients who currently have the Physician Scientist Development Award, Clinical Investigator Fellowship Award or Health Professional New Investigator Award may not apply for the Rheumatology Scientist Development Award. Likewise, receipients of the Arthritis Investigator Award or Health Professional Investigator Award may not apply for the Rheumatology Investigator Award.

Preceptorships

• Abbott Health Professional Graduate Student Research Preceptorship
• Abbott Medical Student Clinical Preceptorship
• Abbott Medical Student Research Preceptorship
• Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Preceptorship

Education and Training Awards ***Now accepting applications***

• Amgen/Wyeth Rheumatology Fellowship Training Award
• Paula de Merieux Rheumatology Fellowship Training Award
• Clinician Scholar Educator Award
• Lawren H. Daltroy Fellowship in Patient-Clinician Communication
• Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professorship Program

Research Awards ***Now accepting applications***

• ASP Junior Career Development in Geriatric Medicine Award
• Rheumatology Scientist Development Award NEW AWARD
• Rheumatology Investigator Award NEW AWARD
• Career Development Bridge Funding Award
• Within Our Reach RA Research Grants

Annual Meeting Awards ***Now accepting applications***

• Abbott Medical and Graduate Student Achievement Award
• Abbott Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award
• Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Research Award
• Memorial Lectureships

 

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