ACR/EULAR Research Exchange Program

The purpose of the ACR/EULAR Research Exchange Program is to promote the international exchange of clinical and research skills, expertise, and knowledge within rheumatology. The program recognizes outstanding rheumatology professional faculty in both laboratory and clinic-based research, provides exposure to the exciting work being done by colleagues overseas, and creates opportunities for collaboration.

Target Audience
Junior academic rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals interested or engaged in rheumatology research.

Program Schedule

To be confirmed by EULAR

Travel

Participants will receive complimentary registration to the EULAR Annual Congress and a travel stipend of 2,000 EUR (US dollar equivalent as of May 30, 2025).

Travel stipend will be paid to US participants via wire transfer. All pertinent information will be obtained from the program participants prior to the EULAR Congress.

Participant Eligibility

Applicants who do not meet all eligibility criteria will not be considered.

• Be an ACR or ARP member
• Be a US citizen or individual who, at the time of the award, holds a faculty position in a US institution and resides in the US, regardless of their immigration status at the time of the application
• Hold a non-tenured faculty appointment or equivalent position (Assistant Professor or below) at an academic center in the US
• ACR applicants: be ABIM or ABP certified or eligible at the time of nomination; ARP applicants: have a doctoral level degree (i.e., PhD, DSc, or equivalent)
• Demonstrate a firm commitment to academic medicine
• Be 45 years of age or under at the time of application submission**

**Exceptions to the age requirement will be considered due to career breaks/changes. Applications should include details/explanation to warrant this exception.