EULAR Centres of Excellence in Rheumatology

EULAR collates a register of the top research centres in European rheumatology with a three-fold goal: To develop a group of first-class research centres for active researchers, to enable exchange of fellows' research projects, and to link with Brussels.

Currently, 34 centres have been approved as EULAR Centres of Excellence. A designation is valid for 5 years (beginning and ending in June), after which time a centre can reapply for prolongation.

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2021 Application for EULAR recognition

EULAR invites centres of rheumatology research in Europe to apply for recognition as "EULAR Centre of Excellence in Rheumatology" for the period 2021-2026.

Applying units are expected to reach at least 350 impact factor points over the last 5-year period for published original research as the main contributor, as defined in the guideline document.

To apply, download the application guideline 2021 document under Related Information on this webpage.