Submit application for postdoctoral fellowship program (USA)

This grant aims to provide financial support to postdoctoral researchers interested in studying arthritis and/or related autoimmune diseases.

target

• ANRF is dedicated to training the next generation of leaders in arthritis and autoimmune disease research. They are delighted to announce a postdoctoral fellowship scheme to support outstanding doctors pursuing innovative and impactful projects. The goal is to support outstanding training opportunities so that fellows can make significant advances in the study of arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.

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• Applications for this postdoctoral fellowship are open to research in all arthritis and related autoimmune diseases, including but not limited to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, spondyloarthritis, juvenile rheumatism, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, and uveitis. .
• Candidates for the Postdoctoral Research Award are qualified and promising researchers at a relatively early stage in their careers. We aim to make a significant contribution to the field of arthritis and related autoimmune disease research. Applicants must work under the guidance of a sponsoring mentor who is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and professional development opportunities. Applicants must apply for this award under the supervision of a sponsoring mentor, but the proposed research project is expected to be developed and pursued independently by the applicant.

funds information

• Fellowship grants are awarded up to $50,000 for one year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Clinical and basic/fundamental research will be considered.
• You may submit one application per sponsoring mentor each year. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss their intention to apply with their mentor. If multiple applicants from the same mentor submit applications, only the application submitted first will be considered.
• Investigators must have an MD degree.
• Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must be affiliated with an eligible U.S. non-profit research organization and complete all grant-funded research.
• Preference is given to postdoctoral researchers with research training or experience within 4 years of receiving a bachelor’s or doctoral degree.
• (Excluding clinical training).
• Applications with co-PI will not be accepted.
• Only one sponsored mentor is allowed per application.
• Applicant may or may not have received an NIH R01 grant or equivalent.
• Applicants cannot apply for funding if they have already received a grant from ANRF.
• Applicants cannot apply for a postdoctoral fellowship and a different ANRF grant in the same grant cycle.
• The ANRF Fund awards grants annually based on funding availability and number of applications accepted.
• If multiple proposals are received from a single laboratory, division, or department, additional administrative review may occur to determine funding priorities.

For more information, please visit: ANRF.