Research Resources

The ACR is dedicated to supporting members’ efforts to secure research support and addressing important areas for research in rheumatic diseases, including the need for new technology, infrastructure, and increased funding.

Securing Research Support

NIAMS Peer Review

Applying for a NIAMS grant

NIH funded projects / research

Outcomes/Measures (AC&R articles)

2019 American College of Rheumatology Recommended Patient-Reported Functional Status Assessment Measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis

2019 Update of the American College of Rheumatology Recommended Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Measures

Patient Outcomes in Rheumatology 2020 A Review of Measures

Clinical Trials

Public and private funded clinical trials around the world

NIH definition of clinical trials

NIAMS funded clinical trials

Submitting a clinical trial to NIH

Good clinical practice 

Career Development

Creating Adult Rheumatology Mentorship in Academia (CARMA)

ACR/CARRA Mentoring Interest Group for Pediatric Rheumatologists (AMIGO)

NIH early research career development

NIAMS career development