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CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Mentored Career Development Award (MCDA)

Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)

This mentored career development award is intended to support an early career investigator (fellow, assistant professor) who demonstrates a clear track record and commitment to developing an independent research career in pediatric rheumatology.

3 Awards

$366,000 per award

LOI Deadline: January 20, 2026

Application Deadline: March 2, 2026

AI Based Application Success Predictor

When reviewers evaluate CARRA applications, they tend to look for:

✔ 1. Direct Relevance to Pediatric Rheumatic Disease

Applications must address a specific clinical or translational question in diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pediatric lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, or vasculitides — ideally leveraging CARRA’s registry or biorepository. CARRA

✔ 2. Use of CARRA Registry or Collaborative Infrastructure

Projects that use existing registry data or biosamples (e.g., for comparative effectiveness research) often score well because they align with CARRA’s mission to generate real-world evidence. CARRA

✔ 3. Clear, Feasible Research Plan

A well-scoped design with realistic methods and defined milestones boosts competitiveness, especially for pilot and small grant applications. CARRA

✔ 4. Investigator Qualifications & Mentorship

For career development awards, evidence of preparation (publications, training) and strong mentorship are crucial predictors of success. Research at UCalgary

✔ 5. Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Approach

Grants that involve multiple investigators or disciplines — particularly those that show how team science will yield deeper insights — are viewed favorably. CARRA

✔ 6. Potential to Generate Preliminary Data for Larger Grants

Projects that intend to seed future NIH, PCORI, or foundation funding are attractive since they amplify CARRA’s strategic impact. Arthritis Foundation

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Align aims with CARRA’s mission to improve outcomes for children with rheumatic diseases. CARRA
✔ Integrate registry data when possible to strengthen feasibility and impact. CARRA
✔ Define clear deliverables (e.g., data analysis plans, consensus tools, pilot safety/efficacy measures). CARRA
✔ Engage collaborators early — multicenter participation resonates with CARRA’s collaborative ethos. CARRA
✔ Highlight career relevance for mentored awards, with strong letters from mentors. Research at UCalgary
✔ Budget realistically for the scope and period of the award. CARRA

📌 Summary: CARRA Competitive Funding

Award Type	Target	Focus	Typical Support
Mentored Career Development Award	Early independent investigators	Career phenotype in pediatric rheumatology	~$375,000 (3 yrs) Rheumatology Research Foundation
Fellows Grant	Trainee researchers	Project support during fellowship	~$25,000 (1 yr) Rheumatology Research Foundation
Small Grant	Investigators	Pilot or focused research	~$50,000 (1 yr) Rheumatology Research Foundation
Clinical Management JIA Grant	Clinician scientists	Registry-based decision research	~$100,000 (2 yrs) Rheumatology Research Foundation
Advancing Biosample Collection	Translational research	Biorepository expansion	~$50,000 (2 yrs) Rheumatology Research Foundation
Team Science / Large Grants	Collaborative teams	Planning or larger cross-center work	~$100,000+ (2 yrs) Rheumatology Research Foundation
Travel Awards	Early investigators	Conference presentations	~$2,000 Rheumatology Research Foundation
CARRA-PReS Collaborative Award	Early career international	Collaborative pilot work	~€50,000 (2 yrs)

Specialties

Rheumatology

Eligibility Requirements

• The project principal investigator (PI) must be a CARRA member in good standing (up to date on membership dues and member profile is current and accurate).

• Applicants must hold an MD and must be at the instructor or assistant professor or equivalent level. Third-year fellows with offers of faculty positions are also eligible.

• The following current CARRA members are eligible to serve as PIs on this award:

o Pediatric rheumatologists • Current or past MCDA grant awardees are not eligible to apply.

• Previous and current CARRA awardees who wish to submit new grant applications must be up to date on all award deliverables.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036

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