Overview
CARRA’s peer-reviewed Intramural Grant Program offers various funding opportunities to support investigators at all career levels and advance research that furthers our mission. CARRA values collaborative research, including studies with an international reach and those that are high impact, innovative and may lead to additional funding.
Important Information
- All grant applications will be submitted via Proposal Central.
- All applicants must register as users on Proposal Central here.
- Click here for Proposal Central’s guide on how to set up an account.
- Click here for Proposal Central’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).
- Still need help with Proposal Central? Reach out to Proposal Central’s Support Desk.
CARRA-AF Important Dates
- October 20, 2025: Proposal Central opens for application submissions
- January 20, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline & Data and Sample Share Request Deadline
- March 2, 2026: Application Deadline
- June 2026: Applicant Notifications
- July, August, or September 1, 2026: Project Period Start
CARRA-PReS Collaborative Research Award
- March 1, 2026: Data and Sample Request Deadline
- April 20, 2026: Application Deadline
- July 2026: Applicant Notifications
- August, September or October 1, 2026: Project Start Date
VERITY/Brigham Course in Clinical Rheumatology Research
- January 15, 2026: Application Deadline
- February 2026: Applicant Notifications
PReS Meeting Travel Award
- May 5, 2026: Application Deadline
- July 2026: Applicant Notifications
Utrecht Travel Award
- April 1, 2026: Application Deadline
- May 2026: Applicant Notifications
Funding Opportunities
See all current opportunities in Proposal Central
Open Opportunities
Publication Support Grant
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.
Download RFA (PDF)
Coming Soon
VERITY/Brigham Course in Clinical Rheumatology Research
More information coming soon.
CARRA-PReS Collaborative Research Grant
More information coming soon.
over 195
grants awarded since 2016
8.3 million+
awarded
70+
institutions funded
“I would not have become a pediatric rheumatologist without exposure to CARRA, nor would I be able to continue my research without CARRA’s support. I am especially proud of CARRA’s commitment to understanding and improving health disparities to improve care for all children with rheumatic disease.”
– Danny Soulsby, MD, of UCSF, 2024 CARRA-AF Mentored Career Development Award Recipient
For questions about CARRA’s peer-reviewed, intramural grant program, please contact Emily Klein, Sr. Grants Manager at [email protected].
Read more about findings from CARRA-supported awards.