IURF was conceptualised in 2005 with the objectives of:
To promote interaction between Rheumatologists in UK & India
To fund Travelling Fellowship to Rheumatology trainees from India so that they can attend either BSR (or) EULAR Annual conference AND spend (up to 6 weeks) time at a chosen Rheumatology unit in UK
To build a network for peer support Indian Rheumatologist in UK & UK-trained Rheumatologists in India