The ACG Clinical Research Awards from the American College of Gastroenterology fund patient-focused clinical research to advance care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG membership application deadline) | December 7, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 for a one-year award; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports innovative, patient-oriented clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology for ACG members worldwide.
Key Information: ACG membership must be active or applied for by September 4, 2026 to be eligible.
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Clinical Research Awards provide one-year grants of $100,000 to support innovative, patient-oriented research that advances clinical practice in gastroenterology and hepatology. The program is open to ACG members globally—including physicians, PhDs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and GI/hepatology fellows (with a mentor)—with the goal of fostering research that directly impacts patient care in digestive and liver diseases. Projects must be human subject–focused and demonstrate direct clinical applicability.