ACG Clinical Research Awards: 2027 Medical Student Research Award
The ACG Clinical Research Awards: 2027 Medical Student Research Award funds mentored summer research for medical students in gastroenterology or hepatology, focusing on patient-oriented clinical studies.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG Membership application deadline for mentors) | December 7, 2026 (Application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 for a 6–10 week mentored summer research project; funds living expenses only.
Summary: Supports U.S. or Canadian medical students in hands-on, mentored summer research in gastroenterology or hepatology.
Key Information: Mentor must be an ACG member in good standing by October 2026; strict eligibility and format requirements.
Description
This award provides support for medical and osteopathic students in the U.S. or Canada to conduct a short-term (6–10 week) summer research project in gastroenterology or hepatology under the supervision of an ACG member mentor. The program emphasizes patient-oriented research—defined as research involving human subjects, diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, or translational studies with direct clinical relevance. The intent is to foster early interest in digestive or liver disease research and provide students with direct research and clinical experience, including opportunities to present at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
