2027 Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award
The 2027 Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award funds impactful research to reduce disparities in gastroenterology and hepatology for underrepresented groups, offered by the American College of Gastroenterology.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG membership application deadline) | December 7, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 over 2 years (disbursed as $50,000 in year one, $25,000 in year two based on progress)
Summary: Supports clinical research to reduce health and healthcare disparities in gastroenterology or hepatology, with a focus on underrepresented groups.
Key Information: ACG membership is required by the application deadline; pilot data is mandatory.
Description
This two-year award from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is designed to support physicians conducting clinical, translational, social science, or health services research aimed at reducing health and healthcare disparities in gastroenterology and hepatology. The grant honors the legacy of Dr. Leonidas H. Berry by funding actionable science that directly advances health equity, with a focus on underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ populations, and individuals living with disabilities unrelated to gastrointestinal disease. Projects must be patient-oriented and have a direct impact on clinical practice and outcomes for marginalized groups.
