Scholarships
Eligibility and Definition
The ARA Research Fund provides funding for scholarships for young science and medical graduates to undertake thesis studies into arthritis and musculoskeletal related disorders at recognised universities. These scholarships provide research training to doctorate or masters level and are designed to develop the intellectual and technical expertise required for a career involving laboratory and/or clinical investigation. Scholarships are intended, in general, to support basic and clinical research training within Australian research units and as a precursor to more advanced study in Australia and overseas. Scholarship awards are for one year.
Value
Up to $50,000
Awarded
Annually
Application Process
Past Recipients
|
YEAR |
NAME |
PROJECT |
| 2024 | Lara Glass | Linking genotype and autoantibodies to pathology and treatment in systemic lupus erythematosus |
| 2023 | Catherine Cho | Osteoporosis and fracture risk in chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease |
| 2021 | Julia New-Tolley | Rheumatoid arthritis and exercise in Australia |
Funding Guidelines
Within three months of completion of the project for which ARA Research Fund donations were awarded, the successful applicant will be required to submit a written report in layman’s terms about the project (for publication) as well as a full scientific report to Arthritis Australia (AA) and to the Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA). The ARA should also receive a copy of any publications resulting from this work. The ARA Research Fund must be acknowledged on any publication related to the funded work and oral presentations and/or posters should include the ARA Research Fund logo, where feasible.