The Rheumatology Research Foundation's mission is to advance research and training to improve the health of patients living with rheumatic disease. Through funding research, the Foundation aims to lead to a future with more options for patients to live longer, healthier lives. It also funds training and mentorship for medical students and fellows to expand the workforce of specially trained rheumatology professionals.
The Community Practice Innovation (CPI) Award is designed to nurture research ideas originating within the rheumatology practice community, enabling practitioners to conduct impactful research within a clinical setting. It supports projects such as quality improvement studies, implementation projects, initiatives aimed at improving access, workflow, practice efficiency, practice-based learning collaboratives, resource use or cost analysis, and preliminary studies to lay the groundwork for more significant research. Successful applicants are expected to disseminate their findings within the rheumatology community and share any developed tools or resources.