 Applicants must be ACR or ARP members with an MD, DO, PhD or equivalent doctoral level degree from an accredited institution.

 *The Foundation does not currently support non-MD/DO scientists working on basic science research.

 Bridge funds are not intended to bridge the period between review and funding.

 Applications from individuals from groups underrepresented in medicine are particularly encouraged.

 Previous recipients of this award are not eligible to apply.

 In addition to an excellent application, applicants must be capable of becoming independent researchers with a clear and firm institutional commitment to their career development, including a faculty position and other supporting resources.

ACR members must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have received a priority score and summary statement on their NIH K08, K23, K25, K99/R00, or VA CDA-2 award. Applicants whose career development applications were unscored are not eligible.

• Have earned a DO, MD, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD degree or be currently enrolled in an ACGME accredited clinical training program and have completed at least one year of training by the start of the award term.

• MDs or DOs who are not licensed to perform clinical care in the U.S. may not apply.

ARP members must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must have received a priority score, summary statement, and funding decision on their on their NIH K01, K08, K23, K25, K99/R00, or VA CDA-2 award. Applicants whose career development applications were unscored are not eligible.

• Have earned a PhD*, DSc, or equivalent doctoral degree

Eligible Countries:

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Rheumatology Research Foundation

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