Rheumatology Research Foundation

Rheumatology Research Foundation The largest private funding source for rheumatology research & training in the U.S.

The Foundation is the largest private funding source of rheumatology research and training in the United States. Since 1985, the Foundation has committed more than $181 million directly to research and training and granted 3,734 individual awards. The Foundation has received a four-star rating, the highest offered by Charity Navigator, for 12 years in a row because of its good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

April is Sjögren’s Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a chronic autoimmune disease that affects nearly 4 millio...
04/22/2026

April is Sjögren’s Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a chronic autoimmune disease that affects nearly 4 million people in the U.S., yet too often goes unrecognized. The Rheumatology Research Foundation is proud to support the researchers and clinicians working to deepen understanding, improve care, accelerate progress and bring hope to those living with Sjögren’s. Learn more about the Foundation’s work at RheumResearch.org.

📢 Calling all Rheumatology Fellowship Program Directors! Applications are now open for Foundation awards that provide di...
04/21/2026

📢 Calling all Rheumatology Fellowship Program Directors!

Applications are now open for Foundation awards that provide direct funding to support rheumatology fellow training:

Fellowship Training Award
Supports the salary of a fellow in an ACGME-accredited rheumatology fellowship program.

Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion
Supports the salary of a fellow in programs that meet one of the following criteria:
✨ Unable to fill all ACGME-approved positions due to funding constraints
✨ Expanding with the creation of a new fellowship slot
✨ Newly ACGME-accredited programs planning to participate in the N**P Match in the first year of funding

Supplemental Award for Education & Training in Metabolic Bone Health
Programs applying for the awards above may also request additional funding to support training in osteoporosis and metabolic bone health for their fellow(s).

📆 Application deadline: June 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
https://www.rheumresearch.org/education-and-training-awards

Dr. Patrick Corrigan has focused his career on advancing research in knee osteoarthritis. His current project, supported...
04/16/2026

Dr. Patrick Corrigan has focused his career on advancing research in knee osteoarthritis. His current project, supported by the Foundation’s Investigator Award, examines how pain influences movement patterns in people with knee osteoarthritis, and how it may affect their ability to learn new, healthier ways of moving.

In the latest issue of The Rheumatologist, he shares how he first became involved in research and how funding from the Rheumatology Research Foundation helped shape the trajectory of his career.
https://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/dr-patrick-corrigan-studies-biofeedback-for-knee-osteoarthritis/

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is pleased to present the Spring 2026 issue of The Foundation Voice! This edition f...
04/15/2026

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is pleased to present the Spring 2026 issue of The Foundation Voice! This edition features the 2025 Annual Report, highlighting our impact on research, education, and patient care throughout Fiscal Year 2025.

You will also find:

✨ Information on 2026 funding opportunities
✨ Foundation-supported research featured in the news
✨ A celebration of the National Advisory Council's 20th anniversary

https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/spring-2026-foundation-voice

04/06/2026

As a Corporate Roundtable donor, Avalyn Pharma is helping to drive groundbreaking progress that transforms our understanding of rheumatic disease, from identifying new biomarkers to informing the development of targeted, life-changing therapies.

The Foundation is grateful for their generous support and commitment to improving the health of patients living with rheumatic disease.

We’re proud to announce the first cohort of five early‑career scientists and junior investigators awarded funding throug...
04/02/2026

We’re proud to announce the first cohort of five early‑career scientists and junior investigators awarded funding through the Empowering Lupus Research Partnership, a collaboration between the Lupus Research Alliance and the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

With a $1.9 million investment, this initiative strengthens the research pipeline and fuels innovative lupus research—from immunometabolism and cardiovascular risk to menopause and aging. Together, we’re backing bold ideas that will improve care and outcomes for people living with lupus. Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients!

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is proud to partner with the Lupus Research Alliance to commit $1.9 million to supp...
04/02/2026

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is proud to partner with the Lupus Research Alliance to commit $1.9 million to support early career scientists advancing lupus research and care. This investment fuels innovative, translational work and strengthens the research pipeline—bringing us closer to better prevention and treatment for lupus. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4m7e4X1

Applications for the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s 2026 funding opportunities are officially open! Whether you're a...
04/01/2026

Applications for the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s 2026 funding opportunities are officially open!

Whether you're an undergraduate student just starting your journey or an established investigator advancing the field, there are opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your career.

🔍 Explore available awards and find the right fit for your work:
https://www.rheumresearch.org/funding-opportunities

Don’t miss your chance to secure funding and make a meaningful impact in rheumatology. Apply today!

A new study supported by the Foundation found that adults with or at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) who are les...
03/25/2026

A new study supported by the Foundation found that adults with or at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) who are less active in the morning and the evening tend to have a higher risk of death from any cause over about approximately eight ears compared with those who had more typical activity patterns.

While the study does not prove that lower activity in the morning or evening causes earlier death, it suggests that activity levels at those times may signal physical limitations that could be missed if clinicians focus only on total daily activity.

What This Could Mean For Patients:
✨ Earlier support: Identifying low activity in the morning or evening may help healthcare providers detect mobility problems sooner, even before symptoms feel severe.

✨ More personalized care: Understanding when activity dips occurs could help tailor interventions to improve daily function.

✨ Better quality of life: Addressing these activity gaps may help patients move more comfortably during important parts of the day — such as getting started in the morning or winding down at night.

This study was supported by the Foundation's Medical & Graduate Student Preceptorship received by Sydney Liles, DPT with Preceptor Daniel K. White, PT, ScD, MSc .

Read more on Medscape: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/low-morning-and-evening-activity-ups-death-risk-knee-oa-2026a10000ov

Thank you, North Carolina Rheumatology Association, for the opportunity to be part of your 2026 Annual Conference last w...
03/24/2026

Thank you, North Carolina Rheumatology Association, for the opportunity to be part of your 2026 Annual Conference last week.

From meaningful conversations to shared learning, it’s inspiring to be in a room with leaders committed to advancing rheumatology care and research.

We are especially grateful for NCRA’s continued investment in our mission to strengthening the future of rheumatology through research and workforce development.

Partnerships like this move the field forward—together.

With their focus on expanding access to medicine, advancing patient-centered innovation, and serving as a trusted partne...
03/23/2026

With their focus on expanding access to medicine, advancing patient-centered innovation, and serving as a trusted partner for the global healthcare community, Viatris is empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

Sharing the belief that better access leads to better health, Viatris’ participation in the Foundation’s Corporate Roundtable provides essential support to expand patient accessibility to rheumatologic care by increasing the geographic distribution of providers through our robust education and training awards portfolio. Together, we are strengthening the rheumatology workforce and shaping a brighter future for the millions affected by rheumatic disease.

Over the last two days, rheumatologists and other providers who care for children with rheumatic diseases came together ...
03/20/2026

Over the last two days, rheumatologists and other providers who care for children with rheumatic diseases came together for the 2026 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium. Attendees will explore the latest clinical updates, research breakthroughs, and therapeutic advances while building connections that strengthen the field.

We are proud to support the attendance of 10 outstanding students and residents through the Foundation's PRSYM Abstract Award. This meeting will offer an invaluable opportunity to inspire and prepare the next generation of pediatric rheumatology professionals.

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The Rheumatology Research Foundation is the largest private funding source for rheumatology research and training in the United States. Since 1985, the Foundation has transformed the field of rheumatology by serving as the leader for rheumatologists, clinicians, medical professionals and patients alike. The Foundation has elevated the healthcare landscape for nearly 35 years by supporting cutting-edge research, training thousands of medical professionals, improving diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, dispensing valuable information and resources, and connecting patients with necessary services.Through its work, the Foundation is advancing treatments, empowering rheumatologists and impacting patients.