There is just one week left to apply for the Foundation’s K & R Bridge awards!

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. Applications are due October 1, 2026 by 5 PM ET! ✨K BRIDGE: Supports junior investigators reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award. 💰 $75,000 | 📅 1-year award 🌟 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: 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 Learn more about these awards on our website. https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards