AGA Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition
4930 Del Ray Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
Ph: (301)222-4005
Fax: (301)222-4010
E-mail: lbarry@fdhn.org
URL: http://www.fdhn.org
AGA Solvay Award for Clinical Research in Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Motility
American Gastroenterological Association AstraZeneca Fellowship/Faculty Transition Awards
American Gastroenterological Association Centocor Excellence in IBD Clinical Research Fellowship
American Gastroenterological Association Elsevier Research Initiative Award
American Gastroenterological Association Foundation Student Research Fellowship Awards
American Gastroenterological Association June and Donald O. Castell, MD Esophageal Clinical Research Award
American Gastroenterological Association Miles and Shirley Fiterman Foundation Basic Research Awards
American Gastroenterological Association Research Scholar Awards
American Gastroenterological Association Research Scholar Awards for Underrepresented Minorities
American Gastroenterological Association Student Research Fellowship Underrepresented Minorities Award
AGA R. Robert and Sally D. Funderburg Research Scholar Award in Gastric Biology related to Cancer
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: This grant is offered to an established investigator working on novel approaches in gastric cancer or conducting clinical research in diagnosis or treatment of gastric carcinoma. Must hold a faculty position at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution and be a member of AGA. Deadline: September 5. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $50000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $50,000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; essay; reference(s); abstract, plan. Deadline: 9/5. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
AGA Solvay Award for Clinical Research in Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Motility
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: One $75,000 grant (distributed in increments of $25,000 each year for 3 years) will be awarded for direct research-related activities or salary support for junior faculty involved in clinical research in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastrointestinal motility. Must hold an MD and/or PhD or equivalent. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $75000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/14. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association AstraZeneca Fellowship/Faculty Transition Awards
(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Award to provide support for current trainees in gastroenterology-related fields so they may gain additional research training in an area of gastrointestinal, liver function, or related disease. Applicants must be MDs currently in gastroenterology-related fellowships in accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions. Applicant must be a member or be sponsored by a member of AGA. Application deadline: September 5. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Biology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 4. Maximum award amount: $40000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 fellowship(s), totalling $288,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 9/5. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Centocor Excellence in IBD Clinical Research Fellowship
(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Award to enable promising senior GI fellows to spend additional year of full-time clinical research in IBD. Applicants must be AGA trained members and sponsored by AGA Member. Non U.S. residents may apply, must attend U.S. university. Application deadline: November 7. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $70000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); proposal, budget. Deadline: 11/7. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Elsevier Research Initiative Award
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: One-year, $25,000 research initiative grant offered to investigators to support pilot research projects in gastroenterology or hepatology related areas. Provides non-salary funds for new investigators and supports pilot projects that represent new research directions for established investigators. Must possess an MD or PhD degree or equivalent and must hold faculty positions at accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions. Must be a member of AGA. Deadline: January 14. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $25000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; essay; reference(s); abstract, budget. Deadline: 1/14. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Foundation Student Research Fellowship Awards
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Fellowship)
Purpose: Award offers financial support for students to spend time performing research in the areas of digestive diseases or nutrition. Candidates may be high school, undergraduate, medical or graduate students (not yet engaged in thesis research) at accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions. Application deadline: March 5. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Food Science/Nutrition Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 20. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $3000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); abstract. Deadline: 3/5. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association June and Donald O. Castell, MD Esophageal Clinical Research Award
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: Award of $35,000 to provide research and/or salary support for junior faculty involved in clinical research in esophageal function or diseases who have demonstrated a high potential to develop an independent, productive research career. Applicants must hold full-time faculty positions at a U.S. or Canadian university or professional institute and may hold a MD and/or PhD or equivalent. Must be a member of AGA. Deadline: January 14. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $35000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $35,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); abstract and research plan. Deadline: 1/14. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Miles and Shirley Fiterman Foundation Basic Research Awards
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: Two awards each year to provide research and/or salary support for junior faculty members involved in basic research in any area of gastrointestinal, liver function or related diseases. Applicant must hold full-time faculty position at a U.S. or Canadian university or professional institute and must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent degree. Must be a member of AGA. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $35000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 grant(s), totalling $70,000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; essay; reference(s); abstract, research plan. Deadline: 1/14. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Research Scholar Awards
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: Award provides support for young investigators working toward an independent research career in any area of gastroenterology, hepatology, or related areas. Applicants must hold full-time faculty positions at U.S. or Canadian universities or professional institutes at the time of application. Must be a member of AGA. Deadline is September 5. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $195000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 6 grant(s), totalling $1,170,000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; interview; reference(s); abstract. Deadline: 9/5. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Research Scholar Awards for Underrepresented Minorities
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: Award provides support for young, underrepresented minority investigators (American-Indian/Alaska-Hawaii native, Mexican-American and Mainland Puerto Rican) working toward an independent research career in any area of gastroenterology, hepatology, or related areas. Applicants must hold full-time faculty positions at U.S. or Canadian universities or professional institutes at the time of application. Must be a member of AGA. Award is $65,000 per year for three years. Deadline: September 5. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; Hispanic. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $195000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; essay; reference(s); abstract. Deadline: 9/5. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
American Gastroenterological Association Student Research Fellowship Underrepresented Minorities Award
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Award offers financial support for underrepresented minority students to spend time performing research in the areas of digestive diseases or nutrition. For the purpose of this award, minorities have been defined as African-American, Native-American (American-Indian, Alaska/Hawaii native), Mexican-American and Mainland Puerto Rican. Candidates may be high school, undergraduate, medical or graduate students (not yet engaged in thesis research) at accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions. Application deadline: March 5. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Food Science/Nutrition Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; African American; Hispanic.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $3000. Deadline: 3/5. Contact: Research Awards Manager, 301-222-4005, lbarry@fdhn.org.
