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LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Scientist Development Award

LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Scientist Development Award

Funds mentored career award for early-stage lupus researchers through the LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Scientist Development Award.

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The LRA/RRF Empowering Lupus Research Scientist Development Award is a mentored career development grant co-administered by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) and the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF), the education and research foundation of the American College of Rheumatology. The LRA, a New York 501(c)(3) (Federal Tax ID #58-2492929), has awarded over $284 million to 675+ lupus research gr…

What this grant funds

Mentored career development award for early-stage lupus researchers or those without significant prior research experience, supporting data generation and transition toward independent research in lupus-aligned areas.

Key facts
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.24–36 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