Quick Summary
Name: Scleroderma Research Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $6.7M+ (2024) |
| Grant Range | $35,000 - $200,000 per year |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (March 31 annually) |
Contact Details
Website: https://srfcure.org
Phone:
- 1-800-441-2873
- (415) 834-9444
Email:
- info@sclerodermaresearch.org
- grants@srfcure.org (for research grants)
Address: 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 484, San Francisco, CA 94104
Geographic Focus
International - The foundation accepts applications from researchers worldwide, including those who have received degrees from U.S. medical or graduate schools or equivalent international educational institutions. Research collaborations include international, multicenter clinical trials.
Funding Priorities
The Scleroderma Research Foundation funds research aimed at understanding and curing scleroderma, including:
- Molecular pathogenesis and disease mechanisms of scleroderma
- Development of new therapeutic interventions
- Cross-disciplinary approaches adapting proven technologies from other fields
- Clinical research including observational and retrospective studies
- Pre-clinical data gathering and preliminary toxicity/efficacy studies
- Research by both experienced scleroderma researchers and scientists new to the field
What They Don't Fund
- Administrative overhead
- Indirect expenses
- Other institutional charges
Application Method
Application Process: Online application through the SRF website
Deadline: March 31, 2026 for the 2026 research grant cycle
Review Process: Rolling basis through Fall 2026
Funding Awards: July - December 2026
Grant Types:
- Investigator-Initiated Research Grants (SRF01): Up to $200,000 per year for up to 3 years (maximum $600,000 total)
- Exploratory/Developmental Grants (SRF02): Up to $75,000 per year for 2 years (non-renewable)
- Early Career Grants: For scleroderma clinicians at early career stages
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Two-year fellowships with stipends of $35,000-$55,000 per year
Eligibility: Open to established investigators, new faculty members, early career clinicians, and postdoctoral candidates with MD or PhD degrees from U.S. or equivalent international institutions. The foundation welcomes applications from scientists both within and outside the scleroderma research field.
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