Advancing Sarcoidosis Research & Clinical Care
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by sarcoidosis through research, education, support, and advocacy.
This page serves as a hub for clinicians and researchers committed to understanding sarcoidosis, improving patient outcomes, and driving scientific breakthroughs.
For Clinicians
Whether you work in pulmonology, rheumatology, cardiology, or another specialty intersecting with sarcoidosis, FSR offers tools and resources to help you provide informed, compassionate care.
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FSR Global Sarcoidosis Clinic Alliance
Learn more and join our about member program consisting of clinics, hospitals, and individual providers committed to finding a cure and offering evidence-based, patient-centric care for those living with sarcoidosis. Learn more. -
Clinical Education & Engagement Series
During these live, interactive, educational forums, you can engage with world-renowned medical experts and other clinicians as they present research and case studies on current sarcoidosis topics. Learn more. -
FSR Sarcoidosis Journal Club - CME
Join experts, fellows, and residents at this virtual event and gain knowledge in advancements in sarcoidosis and awareness of current research findings. Learn more. -
FSR Peer Case Review Session
Throughout this quarterly series, we will explore both complex and general learning cases. Qualifying cases include sarcoid diagnosis, diagnosis dilemma or management of sarcoid, and manifestation. Learn more. -
Join our Provider Directory
FSR is pleased to offer the Provider Database that can help patients locate a provider with experience and/or interest in treating people with sarcoidosis. Learn more and apply here.
For Researchers
FSR accelerates research by funding promising studies, connecting multidisciplinary teams, and fostering innovation across all fields of sarcoidosis science.
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Our Research Approach
Determining priorities is key for any foundation focused on research and patient support. At FSR, we strategically focus on accelerating sarcoidosis research to drive better treatments—and ultimately, a cure. Learn more. -
Current Funding Opportunities
Our initiatives and grants focus on collaborations which advance the understanding of sarcoidosis and address the causes of the disease, the suffering of patients, and the potential for a cure for sarcoidosis. Learn more. -
FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant
This grant provides an opportunity for early-stage investigators to develop specialized skills, gain experience within the field of sarcoidosis, and contribute directly to advancing knowledge about sarcoidosis and enhancing medical care for sarcoidosis patients. Learn more. -
FSR Pilot Grant
This opportunity allows for researchers to apply with an existing or new project and aims to support smaller scale or pilot research projects, which can be supported either singularly by FSR or through a partnership with additional funders. Learn more. -
FSR Cardiac Sarcoidosis Grant
The Cardiac Sarcoidosis Grant aims to support research conducted in cardiac sarcoidosis. This grant, which can be supported either singularly by FSR or through a partnership with additional funders, is open to all investigators wishing to apply. Learn more. -
SARConnect
This program serves to bridge the gap between industry, clinicians, investigators, and patients in the world of sarcoidosis and accelerate research in treatments, diagnostics, medical technology, and investigative studies. Learn more. -
Clinical Studies Network
The FSR Clinical Studies Network (FSR-CSN) brings together an international consortium of world-renowned medical institutes and researchers for unprecedented collaboration in multi-site studies and drug trials in sarcoidosis research. Learn more.