2027 Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award
Supports clinical, translational, or social science research in gastroenterology or hepatology to advance health equity for underrepresented and marginalized groups.
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 total over 2 years ($50k year one, $25k year two based on progress); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology to advance health equity for underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACG members by application; pilot data is required; not open to fellows-in-training.
Description
This two-year award from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) supports targeted, patient-oriented research in gastroenterology or hepatology that aims to reduce health and healthcare disparities and promote health equity. The grant honors Dr. Leonidas H. Berry and seeks actionable science that can directly improve care and outcomes for underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ populations, and/or individuals living with disabilities (not derivative of gastrointestinal disease) within the context of digestive and liver diseases. Funded research may be clinical, translational, social science, or health services research focused on the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary system, pancreas, or neuroenteric science. The emphasis is on studies that can accelerate clinical knowledge and reduce disparities in these patient populations.
