The AASLD Foundation Abstract Awards support early career liver researchers by funding travel to present their work at major scientific meetings like The Liver Meeting® and Digestive Disease Week®.
Funder: AASLD Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Digestive Disease Week® Abstract Award) | July 2027 (The Liver Meeting® Abstract Award)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$2,500 per award; multiple awards across categories; travel support for presenting at The Liver Meeting® or DDW.
Summary: Travel awards for early career investigators to present outstanding liver research at major scientific meetings.
Key Information: Applicants must be the presenter of the abstract and awards are for in-person presentations only.
The AASLD Foundation Abstract Awards program supports early career investigators in hepatology and related fields by providing travel funding to present their research at major conferences, specifically The Liver Meeting® and Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). The awards aim to foster professional development, promote scientific advancement, and encourage participation from diverse backgrounds and regions. The program includes a range of award categories, including special named awards that honor leaders and mentors in the field, as well as topic-specific and regionally targeted travel awards.