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

June 2026 (Letter of Intent, projected) | July 2026 (Application, projected)

$25,000 for 1 year as a supplementary stipend; direct to the fellow

Supports postdoctoral trainees in basic or translational liver research with stipends to advance their research careers.

Clinical research projects are not eligible; stipend supplements other fellowship or salary support.

--- ## Description This fellowship provides a one-year, $25,000 supplementary stipend to promising postdoctoral researchers conducting basic or translational research in liver biology or disease. The goal is to support the career development of early-career scientists by enabling them to focus on investigational work and facilitating their transition to independent research careers. The fellowship is intended to supplement existing federal or non-federal fellowship stipends or salary support, and it is paid directly to the awardee for living expenses. Clinical research projects are not eligible for this award. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated): Letter of Intent deadline - July 2026 (anticipated): Application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $25,000 for one year, paid as a supplementary stipend directly to the recipient. - Intended for living expenses; not for direct research costs, institutional overhead, or mentor/department support. - Stipend supplements primary fellowship or salary support (federal or non-federal). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be postdoctoral or clinical research fellows at a public or private non-profit U.S. institution accredited and engaged in health-related research. - Must hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD by the start of the award. - Must be within five years of completing their most recent doctoral degree or medical residency at the award start date. - Documented leaves of absence (e.g., parental/medical leave) do not count toward the five-year limit; exemptions may be requested for other exceptional circumstances. - Must have a primary source of postdoctoral fellowship stipend or salary support. - Must have a research mentor and at least 50% protected research time during the award. - Only one application per applicant per cycle; only one award per mentor. - Research projects must be basic or translational (not clinical) and feasible within one year. - Individuals from groups underrepresented in biomedical research are encouraged to apply. --- ## Application Process ### Letter of Intent (LOI) - Required for all applicants; submit via email using the ALF-provided template by the anticipated June deadline. ### Application Submission - Download and complete the application form and guidelines from the [program webpage](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/postdoctoral-fellowships/). - Assemble all required documents (application form, biosketches, research plan, mentor letter, etc.) into a single PDF (max 10MB). - Submit application online by the anticipated July deadline. - Required documents include: - Application form with signatures - Demographic info (optional) - Lay summary and abstract - IRB/IACUC approval (if applicable) - Exemption letter (if applicable) - Applicant and mentor biosketches (NIH format) - Other support documentation - Research plan (max 5 pages) - Research facilities description - Candidate’s statement - Mentor’s letter of support - (Optional) Letters of collaboration ### Review & Selection - Applications are evaluated on applicant background, commitment to research, scientific merit, research environment, and mentor commitment. - Incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be reviewed. - Progress reports are required within 60 days of award completion. --- ## Additional Information - Clinical research projects are not eligible; only basic or translational research is supported. - Stipend is for living expenses, not for research project costs. - Awardees must acknowledge ALF support in all publications and provide copies to ALF. --- ## External Links - [Program Webpage](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/postdoctoral-fellowships/) - [Funder Overview](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/research-program-overview/) - [Contact Page](https://liverfoundation.org/about-alf/contact-us/) - [Join ALF Research Awards Mailing List](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/join-our-research-awards-mail-list/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries/Program Email | research@liverfoundation.org | | Funder Phone | +1 800-465-4837 | | Mailing Address | American Liver Foundation, 155 Passaic Avenue, Suite 100, Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA | ---

Postdoctoral Fellowships - American Liver Foundation

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