Now accepting applications! EXTENDED deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 22, Noon ET.

The ACR is now accepting applications for the 2023 Rheumatology Research Workshop. This two-day workshop will be held April 27-28, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.  The workshop will include scientific lectures, poster abstract presentations, and opportunities for early career investigators to interact with senior investigators.  Sessions will focus on how skills needed to be successful in research such as improved communication and presentation, work-life balance, tips for grant application, how to build a research team, and more.

Target Audience

This meeting is designed for:

• A medical student or resident enrolled in an ACGME-accredited pediatric, medicine or combined medicine/pediatric residency program who is interested in rheumatology
• A fellow-in-training at an ACGME-accredited training program that will lead to eligibility to take the ABIM examination in rheumatology or the ABP examination in pediatric rheumatology
• A faculty member within six years of completing their fellowship training program (those who completed their fellowship after May 2017)
• Trainees and early career researchers (within 6 years of completing training) from other clinical (ex: PT, OT, PA, NP) or research backgrounds (ex: PhD) in rheumatology or related fields

Abstract Submission

Applicants must submit an abstract to complete their application. 

• A Letter of Support is required from your Division Chief/Program Director or Research Supervisor as part of your submission.
• Preliminary findings or proposals for fellowship research projects are encouraged.
• Accepted applicants will receive feedback on their abstracts or proposals from the ACR's Early Career Investigator Subcommittee.
• Applicants must be ACR/ARP members for their application to be reviewed.  Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by late March.

Applicants should not register until the status of their RRW application is received.

For questions regarding the Rheumatology Research Workshop, send an email to Latonya Trower at ltrower@rheumatology.org

Browser Requirements: Google Chrome is the recommended browser for accessing the submission site. You may experience issues when using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge. The ACR uses a single-sign on process that allows you to log in via your rheumatology.org account.