AGA Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research
AGA Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research supports trainees’ travel to present digestive disease disparities research at DDW, encouraging research to improve care for underserved patients.
Funder: American Gastroenterological Association
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Applications open) | February 18, 2027 (Application deadline) | June 10, 2027 (Funding starts)
Funding Amounts: Four $500 travel awards; one-year term
Summary: Supports trainees presenting digestive disease health disparities research at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).
Key Information: Applicants must train in North America, have an accepted DDW abstract, and secure an AGA-member sponsor.
Description
The AGA Research Foundation offers this travel award to support graduate students, medical students, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral fellows presenting research on health or health care disparities associated with digestive diseases or disorders. The award supports abstract-based oral or poster presentations at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).
The program aims to stimulate interest in gastroenterology and hepatology research that improves access and care for underserved patients, helping narrow disparities. It also encourages digestive disease research careers by recognizing trainees with exceptional abstracts accepted for DDW. Members of the AGA Institute Research Awards Panel select recipients based on research significance, abstract clarity and the applicant’s contribution.
