AGA Research Scholar Award (RSA)
The AGA Research Scholar Award funds early-career faculty for mentored research in digestive diseases to promote scientific independence and innovation in gastroenterology.
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Funder: American Gastroenterological Association
Due Dates: December 4, 2024 | December 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per year for 3 years (total $300,000); typically 6 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in digestive disease research by providing protected time and resources for mentored research and career development.
Key Information: Requires AGA membership and at least 50% research effort; MD, PhD, or equivalent at a North American institution.
Description
The AGA Research Scholar Award (RSA) is a prestigious, multi-year grant designed to advance the careers of early-stage faculty committed to research in digestive diseases. The award provides significant protected time and resources for mentored research, supporting the transition to independent, productive research careers. It is open to junior faculty (not fellows) with an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree at institutions in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, and is intended to foster scientific independence and career development in the field of gastroenterology.
