Career Development Awards
Supports early-career researchers with mentorship, training, and data access to advance independent research in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Funder: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Due Dates: June 2, 2026: Pre-Application deadline (Career Development Awards) via ProposalCentral | July 23, 2026: Full Proposal deadline (by invitation) for Career Development Awards via ProposalCentral
Funding Amounts: Up to $102,500 per year (includes salary, fringe, and research expenses); duration 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through mentored funding, career development, and access to unique data resources.
Key Information: Access to IBD Plexus biosamples/data is available for awardees; must contact IBD Plexus team at least 1 month before applying.
Description
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation’s Career Development Awards (CDA) are designed to support early-career investigators transitioning toward independent research careers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The program provides structured mentorship, a comprehensive training plan, and funding for up to three years. Awardees may also gain access to IBD Plexus—a large, integrated resource of clinical data, biosamples, and research-ready datasets—at no cost to enhance their research. Proposals must focus on IBD, include a detailed career development plan, and demonstrate how the award will facilitate the applicant’s path to research independence.
