Junior Faculty Development Award
The ACG Junior Faculty Development Award supports early-career faculty in gastroenterology or hepatology to conduct independent clinical research with significant funding and protected research time.
Funder: American College of Gastroenterology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (ACG regular membership application deadline) | November 20, 2026 (ACG trainee membership application deadline) | December 7, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $450,000 total ($150,000/year for 3 years); includes 50% protected time for research and career development.
Summary: Supports junior faculty in gastroenterology or hepatology clinical research with substantial funding and protected time to advance independent research careers.
Key Information: ACG membership in good standing is required at time of application; membership deadlines precede the grant deadline.
Description
The Junior Faculty Development Award from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is designed to foster the career development of early-career faculty pursuing independent clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology. This award provides significant funding and ensures 50% protected time for research activities, enabling junior investigators to establish themselves as independent researchers and advance patient-oriented research in the field.
