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LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Investigator Award

LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Investigator Award

Supports early-career lupus investigators with the LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Investigator Award as they establish independent careers.

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The LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Investigator Award is a career development grant co-administered by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) and the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF), designed to support early-career investigators at the transition point between completing post-doctoral fellowship training and establishing themselves as independent investigators. The LRA is a New York 501(c)(3…

Career development support for early-career lupus investigators in the period between post-doctoral fellowship completion and establishment as an independent investigator, administered in partnership with the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.lupusresearch.org