The ACG Clinical Research Awards fund innovative, patient-focused research in gastroenterology and hepatology to improve understanding and care of digestive and liver diseases.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG Membership application) | November 20, 2026 (ACG Trainee Membership application) | December 7, 2026 (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 for a 1-year project; no indirect costs allowed; funds begin July 1, 2027.
Summary: Supports innovative, patient-oriented clinical research in gastroenterology and hepatology to advance digestive and liver disease care.
The ACG Clinical Research Awards, administered by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Institute for Clinical Research and Education, provide $100,000 for one year to support innovative, patient-oriented research projects in gastroenterology and hepatology. The program is designed to foster new knowledge and improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive and liver diseases. Eligible projects must involve human subjects or materials of human origin, with direct applicability to clinical care. The award is open to ACG members globally, including physicians, PhDs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and fellows-in-training (with a mentor).