The EULAR PAED Community
EULAR PAED (Paediatric Rheumatology) is a group of professionals who care for children, adolescents and young adults with paediatric-onset rheumatic diseases, with a particular focus on the transition from paediatric to adult care.
The conditions they manage address rare diseases affecting fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. These include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis as Kawasaki disease, and other systemic autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases affecting children's joints, muscles, blood vessels, immune systems, and organs.
EULAR PAED works to strengthen collaboration, education, and research across Europe to support advances in clinical practice, clinician training, and standards of care for children and young people with rheumatic diseases.
2027 EULAR Edgar Stene Prize - Call for Submissions from Clinicians, Rheumatologists and Researchers!
Awarded at the European Congress of Rheumatology, the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize recognises the winner of an essay competition for people affected by rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). To mark EULAR’s 80th anniversary in 2027, the Prize is expanding beyond its longstanding PARE competition to also welcome clinicians, researchers and health professionals working in the field.
This special anniversary edition celebrates the progress achieved through collaboration across the rheumatology community, highlighting the shared commitment of patients and professionals to improving the lives of people affected by RMDs. Join the conversation and share your perspective on the theme:
“80 Years of Progress: What do rheumatology advances mean for people living with RMDs today?”
We invite you to take this special opportunity to help illuminate what 80 years of progress in rheumatology has meant – and what it should mean in the future – for people living with RMDs.
Application deadline: 1 December 2026.
PAED Webinars
With the Research Webinar Series you'll gain access to valuable knowledge shared by leading experts, healthcare professionals, and individuals with first-hand experience in paediatric care.
PAED Podcast
Each episode of PAED Podcast brings together leading experts, physicians, researchers, and individuals with paediatric rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
PAED Newsletter
The PAED Newsletter is the main information channel for the PAED Community, featuring the latest developments in paediatric rheumatology and EULAR Initiatives
Related Information
EULAR Study Groups
EULAR Study Groups are established networks in their respective fields and play an active part in the research and treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
EULAR Task Forces
EULAR Task Forces bring experts in rheumatology fields together to share expertise and facilitate best practice exchange and ongoing medical development. Please see the guidelines on taskforces at this webpage:
EULAR PAED General Project Proposals
All EULAR PAED project proposals that do not fit in any of the existing PAED submission frameworks, should be submitted to the PAED department by the following deadlines:
- 1 September
- 1 October
- 1 November
- 1 February
- 1 March
- 1 April
- 1 May
- 1 June
The final decision on project and budget approval will be communicated after the internal review processes have been completed.
Download the EULAR Project Proposal template
Submit your proposal to the EULAR PAED Department:
[email protected]
EULAR Recommendations
The EULAR Committees regularly establish and publish recommendations for the treatment of various rheumatic disorders. Each of these recommendations are developed by a Task Force of specialists in their field.
EULAR Member Organisations
Supported by its members, EULAR aims to reduce the burden of rheumatic diseases on the individual and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases.