NIAMS Supported Scientific Areas (Extramural Program)

Updated March 22, 2012

The NIAMS funds research at institutions throughout the U.S. and around the world. We accept investigator-initiated applications, as well as accept applications for research grants and contracts in response to a published funding opportunity announcement-Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Proposals (RFP) or Program Announcements (PA). Grants and contracts are supported through two scientific divisions: Skin and Rheumatic Diseases, and Musculoskeletal Diseases.

Division of Skin and Rheumatic Diseases

Research areas supported through the Division of Skin and Rheumatic Diseases include:

Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Biology Program
Rheumatic Diseases Genetics and Translational Research Program
Arthritis Biology Program
Rheumatic Diseases Clinical Program
Rheumatic Diseases Biopsychosocial Research Program (includes PROMIS, FMS)
Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Biology and Diseases Program
Keratinocyte Biology and Diseases Program
Immunobiology and Immune Diseases of Skin Program
Skin Repair, Regeneration and Pigmentation

Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases

Research areas supported through the Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases include:

Basic Bone Biology Program
Integrated Physiology and Genetics of Bone Program
Bone Diseases Program
Cartilage and Connective Tissue Program
Orthopaedic Research Program
Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Program
Clinical Osteoarthritis and Diagnostic Imaging Program
Muscle Development and Physiology Program
Muscle Disorders and Therapies Program

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