American Gastroenterological Association Invites Applications for the AGA-Pilot Research Award

The American Gastroenterological Association is inviting applications for the AGA-Pilot Research Award.

The award program provides $30,000 to recipients at any career stage in support of research focused on new directions in the areas of gastroenterology or hepatology. 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.

To be eligible, applicants must be a member of AGA and hold an MD, PhD, and/or equivalent degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB, DO) and a full-time faculty or equivalent position at an institution in North America (United States, Canada or Mexico).

See the American Gastroenterological Association website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.