# Postdoctoral Rheumatology Training

> **NIH NIH T32** · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · 2022 · $317,773

## Abstract

This proposal is a competitive renewal of a National Research Service Award for Rheumatology Research
Training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. This request responds to the ongoing,
compelling need for Rheumatology research training by providing organized leadership and infrastructure for
rigorous mentored research and didactic experiences, all of which have proven to be successful in the current
funding period. The program builds on the strengths of current training initiatives in basic, clinical,
translational, public health and health services research and on the considerable scientific and research
training experiences of the Rheumatology faculty and collaborators from a wide variety of medical school
departments, centers, and institutes. This request for renewal of the T32 in Rheumatology research comes at
a time of substantial and sustained growth in the research enterprise of Feinberg School of Medicine, and
ongoing growth within the division.
The long-term, overriding, goal of this training program is to nurture bright, enthusiastic, well-trained,
academically-oriented M.D.s and Ph.D.s in their pursuit of a career in Rheumatology investigation, by enabling
them to synthesize information about the complex issues associated with conducting scientifically and ethically
sound research, and to maximize the likelihood that they will be competitive in seeking subsequent,
independent research support. The specific objectives of this training grant are: (1) to develop clinical and
basic research scientists, who will ultimately be capable of independently performing hypothesis-driven
research that addresses the needs of our target patient populations; (2) to provide stipend support and
protected time for these research trainees; (3) to sustain and improve an administrative structure that
enhances the training environment; (4) to provide both basic and clinical science trainees a rigorous base of
classroom study and experiential learning in the disciplines necessary for successfully conducting research
relevant to disease etiology, pathogenesis, outcomes, and for the provision of innovative care to patients with
arthritis, musculoskeletal, and autoimmune disorders, which is our mission; (5) to maintain an ongoing
evaluation process, modifying the program when appropriate to fully meet its aims and objectives.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10444993
- **Project number:** 5T32AR007611-20
- **Recipient organization:** NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Harris R Perlman
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $317,773
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2001-06-05 → 2024-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10444993

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10444993, Postdoctoral Rheumatology Training (5T32AR007611-20). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10444993. Licensed CC0.

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