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The purpose of the ACR/EULAR Research Exchange Program is designed to promote the international exchange of clinical and research skills, expertise, and knowledge within rheumatology. The program recognizes outstanding rheumatology professional faculty in both laboratory and clinic-based research, provides exposure to the exciting work being done by colleagues overseas, and creates opportunities for collaboration.

Target Audience
Junior academic rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals interested or engaged in rheumatology research.

Program Schedule
To be confirmed by EULAR

Travel
Participants will receive complimentary registration to the EULAR Annual Congress and a travel stipend of 2,000 EUR (US dollar equivalent as of May 30, 2025).

Travel stipend will be paid to US participants via wire transfer. All pertinent information will be obtained from the program participants prior to the EULAR Congress.

Participant Eligibility
Applicants who do not meet all eligibility criteria will not be considered.

  • Be an ACR or ARP member
  • Be a US citizen or individual who, at the time of the award, holds a faculty position in a US institution and resides in the US, regardless of their immigration status at the time of the application
  • Hold a non-tenured faculty appointment or equivalent position (Assistant Professor or below) at an academic center in the US
  • ACR applicants: be ABIM or ABP certified or eligible at the time of nomination; ARP applicants: have a doctoral level degree (i.e., PhD, DSc, or equivalent)
  • Demonstrate a firm commitment to academic medicine
  • Be 45 years of age or under at the time of application submission**
**Exceptions to the age requirement will be considered due to career breaks/changes. Applications should include details/explanation to warrant this exception.

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* 1. Are you an ACR/ARP Member? (Yes/No)

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* 2. ACR/ARP Member Number?

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* 3. Last Name

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* 4. First Name

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* 5. Email Address

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* 6. Institution

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* 7. Program Type

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* 8. Address (include City, State and Zip Code)

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* 9. Work Phone (+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX)

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* 10. Are you a US Citizen? (Yes/No)

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* 11. Are you a Permanent U.S. Resident? (Yes/No)

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* 12. If not U.S. Citizen, indicate country of citizenship:

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* 13. If not U.S. Citizen, indicate visa type

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* 14. Do you have a Valid Passport? (Yes/No)

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* 15. Passport Expiration date.

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* 16. Are you fluent in any other languages? (Please list languages)

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* 17. Academic Rank/Title (e.g. Assistant Professor. etc.)

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* 18. Year Awarded Academic Rank/Title

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* 19. Faculty Status (part-time, full-time)

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* 20. Tenured (Yes/No)

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* 21. Board Certification/Doctoral Level Degree.

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* 22. Do you have a research mentor?

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* 23. Current curriculum vitae (NIH format - limited to 5 pages - please include publications) 

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* 24. Personal statement

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* 25. Letter of recommendation from a senior academician within rheumatology.

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* 26. Letter of support from Chief of Rheumatology

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