AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer
Forecasted
The AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer funds innovative research by early career investigators studying digestive cancer.
Funder: American Gastroenterological Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 total for one year; one award per cycle; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career investigators with an active career development award conducting research on digestive cancer, to aid their transition to independence.
Key Information: Applicants must already hold a qualifying career development award (e.g., NIH K series) with at least one year remaining as of April 2027.
Description
This award provides supplemental funding to early career investigators who are actively conducting research in the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of digestive cancer. The grant is designed for those who already hold a federal or non-federal career development award (such as an NIH K series) and are seeking additional resources to enhance their research and accelerate their transition to independent investigation. The program aims to foster innovation and advance knowledge in digestive cancer research by supporting promising scientists at a pivotal stage in their careers.
