Welcome to ScholarConnect

The digital home for ANRF alumni –  where connection drives discovery.

Join ScholarConnect

ScholarConnect is the Arthritis National Research Foundation’s new alumni platform — a space designed to help ANRF Scholars stay connected, discover new collaborations, and share the incredible work happening across our community.

Whether you’re continuing in academia, industry, or clinical research, this hub was built to help you find your peers, celebrate shared achievements, and keep advancing autoimmune and arthritis research together.

Meet & Discover

  • Scholar Directory – Get to know the scientists who have made ANRF great, past and present.

  • ANRF-Funded Publications – See how ANRF grants have fueled new insights in arthritis and autoimmune disease.

  • Recent Alumni Publications – Stay current on the breakthroughs your peers are leading today.

  • In Memoriam – Reflect on the legacies of those who have contributed to the field and inspired future discoveries.

Connect & Share

  • Resource Exchange – Share or request research tools, models, or datasets that can accelerate discovery.

  • Funding Opportunities – Find fellowships, awards, and grants curated for ANRF alumni.

  • Collaboration Board – Post and explore mentorship, project, or co-authorship opportunities.

  • External Resources – Access a catalog of registries, biorepositories, and foundations supporting arthritis research.

Learn & Gather

  • Conference Meetups – Heading to a meeting? Share your plans and connect with other ANRF alumni attending.

  • Upcoming Alumni Events – Network, learn, and grow your career through alumni gatherings and webinars.

  • On-Demand Events – Catch up on past sessions and discussions shaping autoimmune research.

  • ANRF News – Stay updated on new grants, Scholar stories, and the Foundation’s latest initiatives.

Plus: Access funding opportunities, tools, and registries curated for ANRF alumni.

Join the Network Driving Discovery

Visit ScholarConnect

More than 250 ANRF Scholars around the world are contributing to advances in autoimmune and arthritis research — from uncovering disease mechanisms to developing next-generation therapies.

ScholarConnect keeps that network strong, ensuring your discoveries continue to build on one another for years to come.

Questions? Reach out to grants@curearthritis.org