The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract's Basic Science Travel Awards fund early career researchers presenting basic or translational science at Digestive Disease Week.
Funder: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (abstract deadline) | February 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 20 awards of $1,000 each for travel to DDW; single-year, one-time award.
Summary: Supports early career researchers presenting basic or translational science abstracts at Digestive Disease Week by providing travel funding.
Key Information: Award is only for presenting authors of accepted basic/translational abstracts; previous recipients are ineligible.
The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Basic Science Travel Awards are designed to support early career researchers by providing funds to offset travel costs to attend and present at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). The award specifically targets authors of accepted basic or translational science abstracts, aiming to foster participation in scientific exchange and professional development at this major international conference.