Liver Scholar Award
Forecasted
The Liver Scholar Award from the American Liver Foundation funds early career faculty for innovative basic or translational research in liver biology and disease.
Funder: American Liver Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $225,000 total over 3 years ($75,000/year)
Summary: Supports early career junior faculty in basic or translational liver research to aid transition to independent investigator status.
Key Information: Clinical research projects are not eligible; only basic or translational research is supported.
Description
The Liver Scholar Award, offered by the American Liver Foundation, is designed to foster the career development of outstanding early career scientists focused on liver biology and disease. This award provides junior faculty with critical research funding intended to bridge the gap between post-training and the achievement of independent, well-funded investigator status. The program supports innovative basic and translational research projects, helping recipients become competitive for major national research grants, especially from the NIH.
