ACG Clinical Research Awards: 2027 Junior Faculty Development Awards
The ACG Clinical Research Awards: 2027 Junior Faculty Development Awards fund junior faculty to conduct impactful, patient-oriented clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology for three years.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG membership application deadline) | December 7, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $450,000 total ($150,000/year for 3 years; $100,000/year for salary, $50,000/year for research costs)
Summary: Supports junior faculty in gastroenterology or hepatology with 50% protected time for patient-oriented clinical research career development.
Key Information: ACG membership is required; new member applications must be submitted by September 4, 2026 to be eligible.
Description
This three-year career development award from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) supports junior faculty in the fields of gastroenterology or hepatology by providing 50% protected time for clinical research. The program is designed to nurture promising early-career faculty working toward independent research careers, enabling them to focus on innovative, patient-oriented research that advances clinical practice in digestive or liver diseases. The award emphasizes research with direct clinical applicability, including translational, clinical, social science, or health services studies related to the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary system, pancreas, or neuroenteric science.
