AGA’s research awards are designed to support the diverse needs of the gastroenterological research community. Whether you’re laying the groundwork for your research career, seeking to expand your current research scope, or transitioning from a GI fellowship to an academic research role, AGA has an award that aligns with your professional stage. Applications are open until Sept. 12 for AGA’s Specialty, Pilot and Fellowship-to-Faculty Awards.
These awards offer financial backing, the chance to gain recognition for your work, connection with peers in the GI field, and time to dedicate to crucial clinical or translational research endeavors as you advance toward independent investigation.
Explore AGA’s award lineup:
- AGA-Carolyn Craig Augustyn & Damien Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer: A $40,000 grant to support an early career investigator’s innovative vision in digestive cancer research.
- AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderberg Research Award in Gastric Cancer: A substantial $100,000 over two years for an established researcher to advance gastric cancer research.
- AGA-Pfizer Pilot Research Award in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A $40,000 award open to both early career and established investigators, aimed at pioneering new research avenues in IBD.
- AGA Pilot Research Award: Offers $40,000 to independent investigators at any faculty stage to explore new ideas in gastroenterology or hepatology.
- AGA Fellowship-to-Faculty Transition Award: With $130,000 over two years, this award supports clinical or postdoctoral fellows in their journey to become independent investigators in gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology or related fields.
Learn more and apply today.
