Who Can Apply: The objective of this AGA Research Foundation award is to provide supplemental funding to early career investigators who have existing career development awards and are conducting research relevant to the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of digestive cancer.
- Applicants must hold an NIH K series (e.g., K01, K08, K23, K99, R00) or other federal or non-federal career development award of at least four years’ duration. There must be at least one year remaining on the award on April 1, 2024.
- Applicants may not hold an R01 or equivalents such as a VA Merit award.
- Candidates for this award must hold an MD, PhD and/or equivalent degree (e.g., MB, ChB, MBBS, DO).
- Applicants must hold a full-time faculty or equivalent position at an institution in North America (United States, Canada and Mexico).
- Applicants must hold a full-time faculty or equivalent position at an institution in North America (United States, Canada and Mexico).
- Applicants must classify as “early career” according to the following criteria:
- MD applicants are considered “early career” if no more than seven years have elapsed following the completion of clinical training (GI fellowship or its equivalent) at the start date of this award (i.e., April 2024).
- PhD applicants are considered “early career” if no more than seven years have elapsed following the awarding of the PhD degree and the start date of this award (i.e., April 2024).
- AGA membership is required at the time of application submission.
- Applicants performing any type of research (basic, translational, clinical) relevant to digestive disorders are eligible to apply.
- Applicants who are physician-scientists, female or from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submission:
- The proposed research must focus on the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of digestive cancer.
- Applicants must submit evidence of their existing career development award, including a notice of award and specific aims. Applicants must address how the AGA award will both build upon the work of their existing career development award and aid in their transition to independence.
- A letter of recommendation from the candidate’s division chief or department chair that outlines support of the candidate and his/her research project is required.
- A complete research facilities and resources form.
- Biographical sketches for the applicant, mentor and all key personnel.
- A list of the applicant’s current and pending other support.
- Upon notification of receipt of this award, the recipient must provide approval from the appropriate institution committee(s) for use of human subjects or animals. If approval is not necessary, the recipient must provide an explanation.
- Scientific and financial progress reports must be submitted to AGA upon completion of the award and as needed at the request of the AGA Research Foundation.
Deadline: September 13, 2023
Amount: $40,000
