The Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation offers Student Fellowships for medical, dental, and PhD students working on a semester or summer research project in Sjögren’s syndrome. Awards are open to both graduate and undergraduate students and are provided in the amount of $2,000.

Student Fellowship Guidelines

• The research must be conducted at an institution in the United States.
• It is the policy of the Foundation not to pay indirect, institutional overhead costs on grants of this nature.
• Dates for the proposed fellowship should be specified within the Foundation fiscal year that begins July 1 and for a time period of 2 to 6 months. The time period should be one that works for the student’s course schedule and ability to complete a final report with sufficient data.

How to Apply for a Student Fellowship

Download the Complete Application
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A complete application package includes:

1. Section 1 — Application Face Page


2. Section 2 — Abstracts for the Research Proposal:
   Provide a maximum of 150 words for each abstract. The lay-language version is for publicity purposes and should use simple language summarizing the proposed research and its significance. The scientific abstract is written for SSF reviewers and a professional audience.


3. Section 3 — NIH Biosketch: Do not exceed 4 pages.


4. Section 4 — Research Proposal:
• The proposal should present a description of the proposed research that is concise but includes sufficient detail for critical evaluation by experts in the topic area. The proposal for the Student Fellowship should run 2-3 pages in length in 11-point font.
• The proposal should also include a brief summary describing what the student will be doing, how long it will take, and how the project relates to the student’s career interests.


5. Section 5 — Budget


6. Section 6 — Letter of Recommendation from Proposed Supervisor: The letter should be sent directly to the Foundation, with e-mail the preferred means of receipt. E-mail letters to research@sjogrens.org, with the subject line stating [Applicant Name] - Letter of Recommendation. Letters also may be mailed to the Foundation if e-mail is not possible (address below).

Application Receipt Deadline:
February 1 for the summer or semester that falls within the following SSF fiscal year beginning the July 1 and running through June 30

E-mail final application package to research@sjogrens.org.
The subject line should read:

[Applicant Name] Student Fellowship.

If e-mail is not possible, application packages may be sent on CD to the Foundation (address below).

For questions or additional information, please contact the Foundation at:

Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation
Attn: Research Grants
6707 Democracy Blvd
Suite 325
Bethesda, MD 20817

Telephone: 1-800-475-6473, extension 215

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