Pilot Research Award in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The AASLD Foundation’s Pilot Research Award in Hepatocellular Carcinoma funds innovative research projects on HCC, with a focus on biomarkers and novel scientific approaches.
Funder: AASLD Foundation
Due Dates: December 7, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $60,000 total for a one-year project; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports innovative, high-impact research in hepatocellular carcinoma, prioritizing new ideas and biomarker studies.
Description
The AASLD Foundation Pilot Research Award in Hepatocellular Carcinoma, supported by the Jou Family Memorial Fund, is designed to catalyze groundbreaking research in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The award targets early- to mid-career faculty with novel, high-risk/high-reward projects—especially those related to HCC biomarkers—that lack sufficient preliminary data for major external funding. The intent is to generate foundational data to position investigators for future, larger-scale grants and advance the field of HCC research.
