Benefiting Research Innovation Development Growth and Education (BRIDGE)
Forecasted
The BRIDGE grant from the Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons supports transitional research in colorectal disease to help investigators compete for major future funding.
Funder: Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (BRIDGE grant application deadline, projected) | August 2027 (Summer Cycle application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for 12 months, direct costs only; no indirect or salary support for PI.
Summary: Supports researchers in colorectal disease as they transition from foundation career development awards to larger, sustained extramural funding.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates are projected; clinical trials are not permitted.
Description
The BRIDGE grant, offered by the Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, aims to facilitate the advancement of research in colorectal diseases. This award is specifically designed to help researchers—especially those transitioning from foundation career development awards—acquire critical data or publications needed to become competitive for larger, sustained extramural funding (e.g., NIH K/R, Department of Defense, or major foundation awards). The grant provides up to $50,000 in direct research costs over one year to support original, hypothesis-driven research relevant to the pathophysiology or management of diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, or small bowel.
