The ACG Clinical Research Awards: 2027 Medical Resident Research Award funds original, mentored clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology by medical or pediatric residents in North America.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG membership application deadline for new members) | December 7, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 for a one-year resident research project; travel reimbursement to ACG Annual Scientific Meeting (up to $1,500) is provided separately.
Summary: Supports original, mentored clinical research by medical or pediatric residents in gastroenterology or hepatology in the U.S. or Canada.
Key Information: Mentor must be an ACG member; membership application for new members due by September 4, 2026.
This award from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) supports medical or pediatric residents (first or second year) in the U.S. or Canada to conduct original, patient-oriented clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology under the mentorship of an ACG member. The program aims to foster the development of future leaders in the field by providing funding for innovative research projects such as case series, quality improvement initiatives, retrospective cohort studies, and meta-analyses. The award promotes scientific advancement and professional growth, with a focus on research that has direct clinical relevance and impact.