For almost 20 years, the Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation has been the premiere organization in Sjögren's syndrome research funding.

Our goal is to catalyze and support research efforts and new ideas for investigation until a cure for this devastating autoimmune disease is found.

The SSF is proud of the innovative work it funds. The Foundation supports promising research ideas that may be passed over by large drug companies as being too "new and untested." The goal of the research program is that the first-stage funding provided will result in the evidence required by mainstream funding sources.

The SSF offers:

• Research grants of 1 to 2 years for promising or established investigators.
  > $50,000 Innovative Concept Grant
  > $35,000 Research Grant
• Student fellowships for semester or summer projects.
• Outstanding Abstract Awards for excellence in research presented in poster sessions at professional meetings.