2027 Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award
The 2027 Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award funds clinical research advancing health equity in gastroenterology and hepatology for underserved groups, supported 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 total over 2 years (Year 1: $50,000; Year 2: $25,000, contingent on progress)
Summary: Supports clinical research that advances health equity in gastroenterology and hepatology for underserved populations.
Key Information: ACG membership is required by the time of application; pilot data is mandatory.
Description
This award, named in honor of Dr. Leonidas H. Berry, is a two-year clinical research grant from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) designed to advance health equity in gastroenterology and hepatology. The program supports actionable, patient-oriented research that aims to reduce health and healthcare disparities affecting underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with disabilities. Eligible projects may include clinical, translational, social science, or health services research with a direct impact on improving care and outcomes for these populations. This initiative is part of the ACG Institute’s mission to foster innovative research that promotes health equity and advances knowledge in digestive and liver diseases.
