AGA-Bern Schwartz Family Fund Research Scholar Award in Pancreatic Cancer (Fund B)
The AGA-Bern Schwartz Family Fund Research Scholar Award supports early-career faculty in advancing mentored research on pancreatic cancer to promote scientific independence.
Funder: American Gastroenterological Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total ($100,000/year for 3 years)
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in pancreatic cancer research with protected time for mentored investigation, fostering independent research careers in digestive diseases.
Description
This award provides substantial support to early-career faculty aiming to establish independent research programs in pancreatic cancer. The funding is designed to ensure recipients have protected time (minimum 50% effort) for mentored research, accelerating their transition to scientific independence. Eligible research may address the pathophysiology, epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or patient outcomes related to pancreatic cancer. The program is part of the AGA Research Foundation's commitment to advancing digestive disease research and supporting the next generation of academic leaders.
