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Posted by Jaq-Lin Larder on February 21, 2022 in Announcements

The Arthritis Society is excited to launch its 2022-23 research competitions. Make sure to mark the following dates in your calendars to access the application forms in Apply.

March 1, 2022 Applications Available

April 4, 2022 Applications Available

Thanks to the ongoing generosity and support of its donors and the Arthritis Society’s firm commitment to supporting the most competitive arthritis research in Canada, the values of the following programs have been increased.

Strategic Operating Grants

Now: $150,000/year x 3 years

PhD Salary Awards

Now: $35,000/year x 3 years
(inclusive of matched funding)

Following an enthusiastic launch last year, the Society is pleased to offer the Ignite Innovation Grants program again. The program aims to support high-risk ideas with potential high-rewards to generate novel approaches to defeating arthritis and deliver the best evidence-informed care possible.

Finally, the Society is thrilled to announce a renewed partnership with CIHR-IMHA in the Stars Career Development Award program that will enable the Society to offer a mid-career (in addition to an early-career) category.

Read more about these updates and find additional details of the 2022-2023 research grant and awards programs on the website

If you have any questions about the research programs, eligibility, or application forms, please contact research@arthritis.ca.