Call for FOREUM career research grants

Introduction 
FOREUM is committed to promoting the best talents in the field of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD). Consistent with these goals FOREUM issues a new call that aims to fund excellent young researchers promoting innovative ideas and supporting high quality research projects covering basic and clinical science projects related to RMDs. Scientific excellence is the key eligibility criterion for this career research grant initiative, which aims to foster independent science and intends to develop new research leaders in the field. 
 

Scope 
FOREUM career research grants are intended to fund excellent young scientists with an already existing track record in RMD research. The grant aims at supporting the initiation of an innovative independent research project for a period of maximal 36 months that allows sustained career development of the applicant to become a future group leader. 

Eligibility and requirements  
The applicant must be a talented early-career scientist who has already produced high-level supervised work. She/he must be an MD or PhD, who is appropriately linked to RMD research in Europe. It is anticipated that applicants can work independently and have the potential to become a research leader in the RMD research community. The applicant must be awarded her/his PhD or MD no longer than 8 years ago. Periods of maternity, paternity or careers leave during those years would not be counted as part of the 8 years. The researcher’s institution must declare how it intends to support the applicant with respect to her/his position, protected research time, lab space or access the clinical data. Integrating knowledge, experiences and techniques from other European centres involved in RMD research is also stimulated. Participation of patient research partners is strongly encouraged to underline the importance of the project for the patients. 

Budget 
The applicant is eligible to apply for total funding of up to 200’000 Euro for a maximal period of 3 years. Full financial support will depend on the successful evaluation of a written report at the end of the fellowship. Submitted publications can be used as part of the report. 

 

Full call text

How to apply

Applications should be made electronically via the following link (please chose Career Grant):

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*As of this year, we are using an online platform for applications, which has replaced the former letter of intent.
The fields requested in the online system correspond to the points listed in our previous LOI templates.
Please note that we will only accept applications submitted through the online platform; applications sent via email will not be accepted.*

Call timeline

  • Closing date for applications: 16 February 2025
  • Decisions on applications  announced: 24 March 2025 
  • Closing date for full proposals: 27 April 2025
  • Decisions on full proposals announced: 30 June 2025

Inquiries

For general inquiries please check FAQ page. If your question is still not answered contact the FOREUM Secretariat at info@foreum.org.

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