DDW Basic Science Travel Awards
The DDW Basic Science Travel Awards support early career researchers presenting basic science abstracts at DDW by providing travel grants to advance their professional growth in alimentary tract research.
Funder: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (general abstract submission) | February 2027 (application receipt deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 20 awards of $1,000 each to offset travel costs for early career researchers presenting at DDW.
Summary: Supports early career researchers presenting basic science abstracts at DDW by providing travel grants to foster professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must submit a DDW abstract by the December deadline and be the presenting author; late-breaking abstracts are not eligible.
Description
The DDW Basic Science Travel Awards are designed to recognize and support early career researchers who are presenting basic science abstracts at the annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting. The program provides financial assistance to help offset travel expenses, enabling awardees to attend and present their research at the conference. Up to 20 recipients are selected based on the quality of their accepted abstracts and their designation as presenting authors. This initiative aims to foster the professional growth of emerging scientists in alimentary tract research.
