Myositis Mentor, Scientific Warrior & Friend
Dr. Paul H. Plotz

MIHRA Paul Plotz Endowment & GCOM 2024 in Pittsburgh!
- 9 Researchers from 7 Countries and Across Multiple Disciplines (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Medical Students and Physicians) received awards to attend the GCOM 2024 Conference in Pittsburgh!
- This award has resulted in multiple and continued collaborations among the awardees and within the MIHRA research community – with several publications coming to fruition in this short time.
- Special thank you to the GCOM, iMyos and MIHRA award review committee. Especially to Ms. Barbara Shafranski and Lisa Christopher-Stine
MIHRA Foundation
announces
the GCOM 2026 Travel Fellowships
made possible by the
Prof. Paul H. Plotz Endowment

The Global Conference On Myositis 2026 (GCOM 2026) will be held in Lisbon, Portugal March 23-26 2026.
For more information https://gcom.imyos.org/

This MIHRA Career Enhancement Award is an international financial award that is open across all health disciplines and specialties. The award supports the attendance of early (including trainees) and mid-level clinicians and scientists who do not have financial support from their institution to attend GCOM 2026.
Application Deadline: November 5, 2025 11:59 EST.
Click here to learn more about the MIHRA GCOM 2026 Travel Fellowship
Complete the form below to request an application link!
MIHRA GCOM 2026 Travel Fellowship Application Request Form
Please fill out the below to receive an GCOM 2026 Travel Fellowship application link.