AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer
This grant supports early career researchers with career development awards in advancing innovative studies on the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of digestive cancer.
Funder: American Gastroenterological Association
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 for one year; one award per cycle; no indirect costs or PI salary allowed
Summary: Supplemental funding for early career investigators with career development awards conducting research in digestive cancer.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an active career development award (NIH K series or equivalent) with at least one year remaining as of April 2027.
Description
This award provides $40,000 in supplemental funding for one year to early career investigators who are conducting research relevant to the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of digestive cancer. The award is intended to help recipients build upon or extend their current career development award-funded research and facilitate their transition to research independence. Proposals are evaluated on significance, innovation, investigator potential, approach, environment, and alignment with the American Gastroenterological Association’s mission.
