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.
ACR Convergence 2026: Meet the Funders
Tuesday, November 10 | 10:00–11:00 AM ET
Orange County Convention Center W205
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Early career researchers in rheumatology can explore funding opportunities through informal face-to-face conversations with 17 organizations. This relaxed setting is designed to help researchers connect with potential funders and learn about available resources.
Funding Organization
- Arthritis Foundation
- Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
- Cure JM Foundation
- Joint Biology Consortium (JBC)
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Lupus Research Alliance
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
- Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (OADR)
- Rheumatology Research Foundation
- Sjögren’s Foundation
- SPARTAN (Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network)
- Spondylitis Association of America
- Take a Pain Check Foundation
- The Myositis Association (TMA)
- Verity Research
Securing Research Support
NIH funded projects / research
Outcomes/Measures (AC&R articles)
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
Submitting a clinical trial to NIH
Career Development
Creating Adult Rheumatology Mentorship in Academia (CARMA)
ACR/CARRA Mentoring Interest Group for Pediatric Rheumatologists (AMIGO)