The Scleroderma Research Foundation is pursuing opportunities to expand its research program to advance understanding of the pathogenesis of scleroderma and to promote the design, development and pilot testing of hypothesis-driven innovative therapeutic approaches. The SRF encourages applications from scientists who have not previously worked on scleroderma, as well as those with substantial ongoing scleroderma-focused effort.

Research grant applications for studies for up to three years and an annual maximum award of $200,000 are currently being accepted. Funding support from the SRF is not to be used for administrative overhead, indirect expenses, or other institutional charges. The deadline for receipt of new applications for a SRF Postdoctoral Fellowship is November 14, 2008.

SRF research application guidelines, click here.

SRF research award application, coming soon.

The Scleroderma Research Foundation is dedicated to bringing talented early career scientists to the field of scleroderma research. Two-year postdoctoral fellowships in scleroderma research will be granted to candidates who have received their M.D. degree or Ph.D. degree from a U.S. medical or graduate school or equivalent educational institution. In considering candidates, emphasis will be on the quality of the research proposal and demonstrated commitment to scleroderma research. The application must be accompanied by a letter from the principal lead investigator underscoring the commitment to scleroderma research. The deadline for receipt of new applications for a SRF Postdoctoral Fellowship is November 14, 2008.

SRF Postdoctoral Fellowship application guidelines, click here.

SRF Postdoctoral Fellowship application, coming soon.