Keep your research moving forward with bridge funding from the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Career Development Bridge Funding Awards provide critical support for investigators as they continue advancing innovative research while revising outstanding grant applications. K Bridge - Career Development Bridge Funding Award Designed for junior investigators reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award. 💰 $75,000 | 📅 1-year award 🗓️ Application deadline: October 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET 🌟 Highlighted Topic: Psoriatic Arthritis Through a generous contribution from the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Clinics Multicenter Advancement Network (PPACMAN), one K Bridge award will support research focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of psoriatic arthritis. R Bridge - Career Development Bridge Funding Award Supports established independent investigators who are revising outstanding NIH R01 or VA RCS/ORD applications and are at risk of running out of research funding. 💰 $200,000 | 📅 2-year award 🗓️ Application deadline: October 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET Learn more about these awards and apply by October 1 on our website. https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards