Two-year transition funding for clinical or postdoctoral fellows to protect research time (≥50%) for clinical/translational IBD studies, preparing for independent careers. One award, USD 130,000 total (USD 65,000/year).
Eligibility Criteria:
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MD/PhD (or equivalent) in a clinical or postdoctoral fellow role at a North American institution.
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Clinical fellows: in final fellowship year or the year immediately after.
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Postdoctoral fellows: ≥4 and <6 years of postdoc at application; actively preparing to seek faculty positions before award end; must outline independence plan.
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AGA membership at submission; mentor must be an AGA member.
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Not for applicants with a committed faculty position before the start date; not eligible if applying for an AGA RSA in the same cycle.
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Exclusively basic research is ineligible.
Funding Details:
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USD 130,000 over 2 years (USD 65,000/year).
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Allowable: salary/benefits (PI/other personnel), biostatistics/bioinformatics, supplies/equipment, other necessary direct costs.
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Not allowed: mentor salary/benefits, travel, indirect costs.
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Annual scientific/financial reports; year 2 contingent on satisfactory progress.
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Overlap with comparable awards not permitted (see reduction/selection rules).
Deadline:
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Application due: September 18, 2025.
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Notification by: January 31, 2026.
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Funding start: July 1, 2026.
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Status: Accepting applications now.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Policies, resources, FAQs, and past awardees available on the AGA Research Foundation site.
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Questions: [email protected].