The Arthritis Foundationannouncesfunding opportunitiesfortwo ofourscientific pillar programs.These programs usepatientandpeer审查委员会的决策过程。Researchersand fellowship directorsinterested in applyingfor these awardsshould view the full application onproposalCENTRAL.
Advancing Osteoarthritis(OA)Treatments:
Clinical Trial Network Request for Proposals (RFP)
Thefirst opportunity for funding is extended to researchers through theOAvirtualCenter of Excellence (OAvCOE).The centeroverseesourClinical Trial Network, bringingtogether researchers interested in finding new treatments and cures forosteoarthritis,which isthe most prevalent form ofthe disease.The OAvCOEisseekingproposals for research projects aimed at post-traumatic OA (PTOA),the type of OA thatis caused bybone or joint injuries.
Competitive proposalsfromindependentresearchers and research institutionswill beconsideredthataimto better understand how to prevent and treatPTOA. The focus of thisRFPis on clinical research that ultimately,whetherdirectly or indirectly, impacts patient care and identifies ways to meaningfully improve health-related outcomes for patients withPTOA.The deadline for applications is November 1, 2019.
Cultivating A New Generation of Rheumatologists:
Request for Applications (RFA)
Thesecond funding opportunity is extended to clinical rheumatology training institutions. Fellowship directors from qualified institutions—with programsthatareestablishingnew post-residency fellowship positions in clinical rheumatologyadult and/or pediatricprograms— areeligible to apply. Thisawardwill provide a grant offering up to three years of initial support, for a maximum of $150,000. Grants will be awarded to programs that meet the established criteria.The deadline for applications is December 16, 2019.
If you have questions about these programsor wish to be added to our mailing list for futurefunding opportunities, please contactAFScience@arthritis.org.