[American Liver Foundation](https://liverfoundation.org)

Not currently accepting applications

$225,000 over 3 years ($75,000/year)

Supports early career scientists in basic or translational liver research to foster independent research careers.

New Liver Scholar Awards are not being offered at this time.

--- ## Description The Liver Scholar Award is designed to support outstanding early career scientists conducting basic or translational research in liver biology and disease. The award aims to bridge the gap between research training completion and the attainment of independent, well-funded investigator status. The program is intended to help junior faculty compete for major national research funding, particularly from the NIH. Clinical research projects are not eligible for this award. --- ## Due Dates - The Liver Scholar Award is currently not accepting new applications. - Researchers can join the [ALF Research Awards Mailing List](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/join-our-research-awards-mail-list/) to be notified when the next call for proposals is announced. --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding: $225,000 over three years - Annual amount: $75,000 per year --- ## Eligibility - Intended for junior faculty (early career scientists) holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees. - Applicants must be pursuing a career in liver research. - Individuals already well-established in the field are not eligible. - Projects must be in basic or translational liver research; clinical research is not supported. --- ## Application Process - There is no open application cycle at this time. - Interested researchers should subscribe to the [ALF Research Awards Mailing List](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/join-our-research-awards-mail-list/) to receive updates on future opportunities. - When open, application instructions and deadlines will be provided on the [program webpage](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/liver-scholar-award/). --- ## Additional Information - The award is structured to help early career investigators secure future funding from major sources such as the NIH. - Five researchers are currently funded through three-year Liver Scholar Awards. - For examples of funded projects, see the [Meet Our Awardees](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/meet-our-awardees/) page. --- ## External Links - [Liver Scholar Award Program Page](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/liver-scholar-award/) - [ALF Research Awards Mailing List](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/join-our-research-awards-mail-list/) - [Meet Our Awardees](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/meet-our-awardees/) - [American Liver Foundation](https://liverfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [research@liverfoundation.org](mailto:research@liverfoundation.org) | | Phone | +1 800-465-4837 | | Contact Form | [Contact ALF](https://liverfoundation.org/about-alf/contact-us/) |

Liver Scholar Award - American Liver Foundation

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