The LRI has a unique approach, marshalling private-sector financial resources to support the highest ranked new science. Its priorities are to:

• Foster novel research. More »
• Accelerate the development of effective lupus treatments by advancing the safety and efficiency of clinical trials. More »
• Actively recruit, train, and support a top-notch league of investigators committed to lupus research. More »

Unlike federal agencies and other research organizations, LRI does not require extensive preliminary data to qualify for a grant. However, to secure research funding all research proposals undergo rigorous peer-review and must demonstrate novelty and a strong hypothesis with significant likelihood of success.