2014 ASPIRE Rheumatology and Dermatology Research Awards
As competition for research funding increases, the ASPIRE program underscores Pfizer's commitment to supporting research in autoimmune diseases within rheumatology and dermatology. Mission The mission of the 2014 ASPIRE program is to support basic science, translational and clinical research through a competitive grants program that advances medical knowledge in the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of selected diseases. The ASPIRE Program demonstrates Pfizer’s commitment to supporting promising investigators with an interest in advancing knowledge in defined disease areas within rheumatol...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Pfizer Source Type: funding

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant
Deadline: Sept. 16, 2014 $50,000 grant (Directed program) • Encourages new investigators by providing seed and start-up funding for promising research projects that address issues related to the treatment of arthritis with an emphasis on arthroplasty. • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims, and be obvious from the title and the study design. • PI or Co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon. • PhDs and DVMs are eligible if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon. For more information, please contact ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Clinical and Translational Pediatric Lupus Nephritis Biomarker Panel Research
Award Amount: $500,000 ($100,000 per year for five years) Letter of Intent Deadline: May 30, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST Application Deadline: June 30, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST Earliest Award Date: September 5, 2014 On behalf of the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Research Program, the Lupus Foundation of America issues this request for application (RFA) to address a critical need in pediatric lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is one of the most severe and pervasive organ manifestations of lupus, affecting up to 80% of children and adolescents with lupus. Up to 40% of children with lupus nephritis may progress to end...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 19, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Health Professional Research Preceptorship
Upcoming Deadlines August 1, 2014 November 3, 2014 February 2, 2015 May 1, 2015 The purpose of the Health Professional Research Preceptorship to introduce students to rheumatology-related health care by supporting full-time research by a graduate student in the broad area of rheumatic disease. Award Amount: $5,500 for an eight-week research preceptorship to be completed within one academic year. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on the deadline day through WizeHive at http://app.wizehive.com/apps/preceptorships Guidelines All applicants and awardees are required to co...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge Award
Upcoming Deadlines August 1, 2014 December 31, 2014 The purpose of this award is to provide bridge funding for promising investigators as they are revising outstanding career development awards (i.e., NIH K08/K23 awards or VA CDA-2 awards). Through this bridge funding award, the Foundation plans to support young faculty members so that they have the highest likelihood of achieving success in obtaining longer term career development awards. Award Amount: Up to $75,000 for 1 year All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm ET on the deadline day via the online application at http://app.wizehive.com...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge Award
Upcoming Deadlines August 1, 2014 December 31, 2014 The purpose of this award is to provide bridge funding for promising investigators as they are revising outstanding career development awards (i.e., NIH K08/K23 awards or VA CDA-2 awards). Through this bridge funding award, the Foundation plans to support young faculty members so that they have the highest likelihood of achieving success in obtaining longer term career development awards. Award Amount: Up to $75,000 for 1 year All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm ET on the deadline day via the online application at http://app.wizehive.co...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Preceptorship/Resident Research Preceptorship
Upcoming Deadlines August 1, 2014 November 3, 2014 February 2, 2015 May 1, 2015 The purpose of the Ephraim P. Engleman Research Preceptorship/Resident Research Preceptorship is to introduce residents to the specialty of rheumatology by supporting a full-time research experience, with the goal of attracting promising physician scientists to the field of rheumatology. Award Amount: $15,000 for a three-month research preceptorship, to be completed in reasonable portions throughout one academic year. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on the deadline day through WizeHive at http:/...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Health Professional Research Preceptorship
Upcoming Deadlines August 1, 2014 November 3, 2014 February 2, 2015 May 1, 2015 The purpose of the Health Professional Research Preceptorship to introduce students to rheumatology-related health care by supporting full-time research by a graduate student in the broad area of rheumatic disease. Award Amount: $5,500 for an eight-week research preceptorship to be completed within one academic year. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on the deadline day through WizeHive at http://app.wizehive.com/apps/preceptorships Guidelines All applicants and awardees are required t...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Health Professional Research Preceptorship
Upcoming Deadlines August 1, 2014 November 3, 2014 February 2, 2015 May 1, 2015 The purpose of the Health Professional Research Preceptorship to introduce students to rheumatology-related health care by supporting full-time research by a graduate student in the broad area of rheumatic disease. Award Amount: $5,500 for an eight-week research preceptorship to be completed within one academic year. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on the deadline day through WizeHive at http://app.wizehive.com/apps/preceptorships Guidelines All applicants and awardees are required to co...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Amgen Fellowship Training Award/Paula de Merieux Fellowship Training Award
The purpose of these awards is to provide support to fellows in rheumatology and to help ensure a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to provide competent clinical care to those affected by rheumatic diseases. Award Amount: $50,000 for one year All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on the deadline day through WizeHive http://app.wizehive.com/apps/fta Application Deadline: August 1, 2014 Guidelines All applicants and award recipients are required to comply with the Foundation’s Awards and Grants Policies (see http://www.rheumatology.org/Foundation/Awards/Application_...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Clinician Scholar Educator Award
Application Deadline: August 1, 2014 The purpose of the Clinician Scholar Educator Award is to develop and support educators who are dedicated to providing a high-quality clinical educational experience to future rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals. Through this award, scholars should demonstrate their goal of developing a career in education and training, with the aim of enhancing education in the musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases. Award Amount: Up to $180,000 for 3 years Applicant must be affiliated with an accredited graduate or medical school. A faculty appointment is not essenti...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Pediatric Visiting Professorship
Application Deadline: August 1, 2014 The purpose of the Pediatric Visiting Professorship is to provide an educational forum in pediatric rheumatology to all disciplines involved in the care of children with rheumatic diseases and opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows in institutions where there is no pediatric rheumatology program. Award Amount: Each visiting professor will receive a $2,000 honorarium, plus reimbursement up to $1,000 for travel expenses (including lodgings, meals, airport parking and ground transportation). All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on the deadlin...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Scientist Development Award
Application Deadline: August 1, 2014 The purpose of the Scientist Development Award is to provide support for a structured, formal, clinical or basic science research training program for rheumatologists or health professionals in the field of rheumatology. This award is designed for individuals in the early stages of their career or those without significant prior research experience who plan to embark on careers in biomedical and/or clinical research in arthritis and rheumatic diseases. This mentored post-doctoral fellowship program provides support for salary as well as research and/or education costs for t...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Rheumatology Research Foundation Investigator Award
Application Deadline: August 1, 2014 The purpose of the Investigator Award is to provide support for basic science, translational, and clinical investigators engaged in research relevant to the rheumatic diseases for the period between the completion of post-doctorate fellowship training and establishment as an independent investigator. The award is intended to support junior investigators during the period that they are developing a project that will be competitive for NIH funding. It is not intended to be a second postdoctoral fellowship. Applicant must have a faculty appointment (e.g. instructor, assistant ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rheumatology Research Foundation Source Type: funding