Arthritis National Research Foundation: Arthritis and Related Autoimmune Disease Research Grant

If you are interested in the following opportunity, please contact Carole King at carole.king@med.usc.edu.

• Application due: January 9, 2026
• Amount: $250,000 (no indirects)
• Project period: two years

This grant provides financial support to early career researchers investigating arthritis and related autoimmune diseases who are within a few years of achieving research independence. Eligible projects may include basic science or clinical studies, with clinical research incorporating a translational component to elucidate disease mechanisms or therapeutic responses. Proposals are welcome across all areas of arthritis and autoimmune disease research, including but not limited to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, lupus, gout, spondylarthritis, pediatric rheumatology, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, Sjögren’s disease, and autoimmune-associated uveitis. Each lab may submit one application per year, and awards may cover up to 50% of the applicant’s salary.