AGA Pilot Research Award
Pilot funding for new research directions in gastroenterology or hepatology. One-year awards of USD 40,000; 14 awards available. Supports early-career investigators launching careers and established investigators exploring novel lines of inquiry.
Eligibility Criteria:
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MD/PhD (or equivalent) with a full-time faculty (or equivalent) position at a North American institution (U.S., Canada, Mexico).
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AGA membership at submission.
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Research can be basic, translational, or clinical and must be GI/hepatology relevant.
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Early career applicants need a mentor; early career defined as ≤7 years post–GI fellowship (MD) or ≤7 years since PhD (PhD) by April 2026.
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Instructors/assistant professors require a support letter from division chief/department chair.
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Established investigators must explain how the project departs from prior work.
Funding Details:
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USD 40,000 total for 1 year.
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Allowable: PI and key personnel salary/benefits; biostatistics; supplies/animals/equipment/other research materials.
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Not allowed: mentor salary/benefits, indirect costs, travel.
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Aim to generate data leading to subsequent, larger grants; final reporting required.
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: April 1, 2026.
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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