May 5, 2025, 14:56

AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease

The AGA Research Foundation, in partnership with Beyond Celiac, invites applications for the 2025 Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease. This $40,000 award provides one year of funding to support innovative, investigator-driven research focused on celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must:

Hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree
Have a full-time faculty or equivalent appointment at a North American institution (U.S., Canada, or Mexico)
Be an AGA member at the time of application
Conduct research in any area relevant to digestive disorders (basic, translational, or clinical)

Early-career investigators are required to:

Have completed training (MDs: ≤7 years post-fellowship; PhDs: ≤7 years post-degree as of April 2026)
Work with a mentor who will oversee research progress
Submit a recommendation letter from their division chief or department chair

Established investigators must explain how the proposed research represents a new direction from their previous work.

Funding at a glance:

40,000 USD for one year
May support PI and research staff salaries, lab supplies, equipment, and biostatistics support
Mentor salary, indirect costs, and travel expenses are not allowed

Research focus:

Projects must explore the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or patient outcomes related to celiac disease or gluten-related disorders. Proposals should demonstrate how pilot data will position the applicant for future major funding (e.g., NIH).

Key deadlines:

Application Deadline: September 18, 2025
Award Notification: By January 31, 2026
Funding Start Date: April 1, 2026

Where to apply:

Submit applications via the AGA Grants Management System (click “Apply Now”).

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

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