May 5, 2025, 15:02

AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer

The AGA Research Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer. This prestigious award provides $100,000 over two years to an established investigator pioneering innovative research in gastric cancer pathobiology, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must:

Hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree
Be established as an independent investigator in gastric biology
- MDs: ≥7 years post-clinical training (as of April 2026)
- PhDs: ≥7 years post-degree (as of April 2026)
Hold a full-time faculty or equivalent position at a North American institution (U.S., Canada, or Mexico)
Be an AGA member at the time of application

Researchers from underrepresented backgrounds and physician-scientists are encouraged to apply.

Funding at a glance:

100,000 total USD (50,000 USD per year for 2 years)
May support salaries (PI and research team), supplies, animals, equipment, and biostatistical support
Indirect costs and travel are not permitted

Research focus:

The proposed project must center on gastric cancer. Priority areas include:

Gastric mucosal cell biology
Helicobacter pylori and inflammation as precancerous factors
Genetics and oncogenes of gastric malignancies
Epidemiology and etiology of gastric cancer
Clinical research and diagnosis/treatment approaches
Research filling evidence gaps identified in AGA’s Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Surveillance Guidelines

Key deadlines:

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

Where to apply:

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

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

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