AGA–Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer
Supplemental funding for early-career investigators with an existing career development award to advance research in the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of digestive cancer. One award, USD 40,000 for 1 year.
Eligibility Criteria:
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MD/PhD (or equivalent) with full-time faculty (or equivalent) appointment at a North American institution.
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Must hold a federal or non-federal career development award (e.g., NIH K01/K08/K23/K99/R00) of ≥4 years’ duration, with ≥1 year remaining on April 1, 2026.
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No R01 (or equivalent, e.g., VA Merit).
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Early-career: ≤7 years since GI fellowship (MD) or since PhD conferral (PhD) as of April 2026.
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AGA membership at submission; any research type relevant to digestive cancer.
Funding Details:
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USD 40,000 total (1 year).
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Allowable: non-faculty personnel salary/benefits, biostatistics support, supplies/animals/equipment (equipment typically ≤ USD 10,000 unless documented as shared).
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Not allowed: PI or mentor salary/benefits, indirect costs, travel.
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Must build on (or extend from) the existing career development award without duplicating its aims.
Deadline:
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Application due: September 18, 2025.
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Funding start: April 1, 2026.
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Status: Accepting applications now.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Questions: [email protected].
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See Award Policies, Resources & FAQs, and prior awardees on the AGA Research Foundation site.
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