The ARA supports and educates members in the musculoskeletal field to enable provision of best possible management for patients. It fosters excellence in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions through research, training and education and offers the following prestigious awards:

• Distinguished Service Medal
• Parr Prize
• President's Prize for Collaborative Research
• Research Excellence Awards - early, mid and senior categories
• Christina Boros Award for Paediatric Research

The ARA Research Fund is a charity dedicated to supporting and promoting innovative research in the field of rheumatology. If you wish to contribute and support our cause, you can make donations through our dedicated website.

Click here to access the website and be part of our journey towards a brighter future in rheumatology research.

The ARA Research Fund disburses grants annually for ARA members for rheumatological research through awards peer reviewed by the Arthritis Australia and RACP scientific review panels. This includes the Ken Muirden Fellowship and the Philip Robinson Memorial Award. For more information click here.