This funding opportunity supports biosample collection within the CARRA network to advance CARRA translational research. The goal is to collect biosamples from patients enrolled in the CARRA Registry, to be used by CARRA investigators for future hypothesis-based research. This mechanism funds the collection of biosamples at CARRA Registry sites utilizing the CARRA Registry biosample consent form. Priority will be given to funded projects.

2 Awards

$50,000 per award

LOI Deadline: January 20, 2026

Application Deadline: March 2, 2026

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The CARRA-AF Bridge Grant is intended for primary investigators who have submitted a K- (career development) or R-equivalent (investigator-initiated) application to the NIH or similar funding body, received a funding decision, were not funded but received a priority score, summary statement, and funding decision, and intend to resubmit the revised application within the next 12–18 months.

2 Awards

$125,000 per award

LOI Deadline: January 20, 2026

Application Deadline: March 2, 2026

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In the face of federal funding cuts impacting critically needed research, CARRA has developed a rapid response supplemental grant opportunity. Offered three times a year, this funding opportunity is designed to provide timely funding support to peer-reviewed previously awarded projects that have had funding reduced or terminated within the past 12 months. Funds requested should directly support the completion of a particular aim or project element.

11 Awards

$20,000 per award

Deadlines: January 20, May 18, September 21, 2026

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This mentored career development award is intended to support an early career investigator (fellow, assistant professor) who demonstrates a clear track record and commitment to developing an independent research career in pediatric rheumatology.

3 Awards

$366,000 per award

LOI Deadline: January 20, 2026

Application Deadline: March 2, 2026

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This funding mechanism aims to support collaborative research activities between CARRA and PReS early career investigators. Early career investigators are defined as faculty (not fellows) who have completed their training/education in the past 10 years. This funding mechanism aims to provide seed funding that allows CARRA and PReS investigators to successfully plan and apply for other grants that could support large-scale collaborative research activities. Grant funds may be used to convene meetings, generate preliminary data, and/or support collaborative pilot studies.

Grant applications should show how the applicants will leverage the infrastructure of CARRA and PReS, address priority research topics for both communities, engage patients, and extend expertise that would otherwise not be possible working with either group alone.

1 Award

€50,000 EUR or USD equivalent

Application deadline: April 20, 2026

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The purpose of this funding mechanism is to aid investigators by supporting publication costs for CARRA-related manuscripts that have been accepted for publication for CARRA-AF grants awarded prior to the 2025 grant year, CARRA and Committee or workgroup research. Up to three grants will be awarded. Awards can be up to $3,000 based on the justification provided. Applications not adhering to requirements will not be considered for funding. Indirect costs are not allowed. All manuscripts must be reviewed/approved by the CARRA Publications Committee.

Up to 3 awards

$3,000 per award

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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The purpose of this funding mechanism is to provide travel support to Early Investigators who attend the VERITY/Brigham Course in Rheumatology Clinical Research, a 4-day course (April 7-10,2026) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, aimed at early-stage (typically residents, fellows or junior faculty) investigators pursuing clinical/patient-oriented/epidemiologic research studies in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Participants will develop or refine a research protocol or specific aims for a grant proposal during the course.

Up to 2 awards

$1,000 per award

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