NASPGHAN Foundation/QOL Medical, LLC Research Award for the Study of Disorders Associated with Carbohydrate Maldigestion/Malabsorption in Children
Forecasted
This NASPGHAN Foundation award funds research to advance understanding and treatment of pediatric carbohydrate maldigestion and malabsorption disorders.
Funder: NASPGHAN Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $80,000/year for 2 years (total $160,000); no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports innovative research on pediatric carbohydrate maldigestion and malabsorption to improve care and outcomes.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.
Description
This award, offered by the NASPGHAN Foundation in partnership with QOL Medical, LLC, supports research focused on disorders of carbohydrate maldigestion or malabsorption in children. The grant aims to advance understanding and improve management of conditions such as lactose intolerance, congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, and other pediatric disorders affecting carbohydrate absorption, including those with secondary or inflammatory origins. Eligible projects may address a broad range of topics, from fundamental mechanisms to clinical trials, translational advances, and quality of life impacts. The goal is to stimulate impactful research that can lead to better care and outcomes for children with these gastrointestinal disorders.
