Object

Funding for excellent young researchers promoting innovative ideas and supporting high quality research projects covering basic and clinical science projects related to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD).

Main features

OREUM 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.

Duration

3 years

Documentation

Letter of intent (LoI) by 22 March 2020.

Full proposal by 17 May 2020 by invitation only.

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. Maternity or paternity leaves will be considered.

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research Department