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

June 27, 2025 (Letter of Intent) | July 25, 2025 (Full Application)

$25,000 for 1 year (supplementary stipend)

Supports postdoctoral trainees with stipends to advance basic or translational research in liver biology and disease.

Clinical research projects are not eligible.

--- ## Description The American Liver Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award provides supplementary stipends for postdoctoral trainees to support their development in basic or translational research related to liver biology and disease. The goal is to foster the career progression of promising researchers by enabling them to focus on investigational work and transition toward independent research roles. This award is intended to supplement existing federal or non-federal fellowship stipends or other salary support. --- ## Due Dates - Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: June 27, 2025 - Full Application Deadline: July 25, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - $25,000 for a one-year period - Award is intended as a supplementary stipend to support living expenses and research focus --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be postdoctoral trainees holding an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. - Must be engaged in basic or translational research in liver biology and disease. - Clinical research projects are not eligible. - The award supplements, but does not replace, other fellowship stipends or salary support. --- ## Application Process 1. **Download Application Materials:** - [Application Form (PDF)](https://liverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowship-Award_Application-Form.pdf) - [Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://liverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowship-Award_-Application-Guidelines.pdf) - [LOI Template (PDF)](https://liverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowship-Award_LOI-Template-1.pdf) 2. **Submit Letter of Intent:** - Complete and email the LOI using the provided template by June 27, 2025. 3. **Prepare Full Application:** - Complete the application form, gather required signatures, and assemble all required documents as per guidelines. - Adhere to page limits and formatting requirements. 4. **Submit Application:** - Upload the complete application package as a single PDF via the online submission form by July 25, 2025. - Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon submission. --- ## Additional Information - Only basic or translational research proposals are considered; clinical research is excluded. - Applicants can specify a primary research type and topic, with the option to list up to five additional topics. - For examples of successful applications, see the [Meet our Awardees](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/meet-our-awardees/) page. - Subscribe to the [ALF Research Awards Program Mailing List](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/join-our-research-awards-mail-list/) for updates on future opportunities. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application Portal](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/postdoctoral-fellowships/) - [Application Form (PDF)](https://liverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowship-Award_Application-Form.pdf) - [Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://liverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowship-Award_-Application-Guidelines.pdf) - [Letter of Intent Template (PDF)](https://liverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowship-Award_LOI-Template-1.pdf) - [Meet Past Awardees](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/meet-our-awardees/) - [Contact the Foundation](https://liverfoundation.org/about-alf/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [research@liverfoundation.org](mailto:research@liverfoundation.org) | | Phone | +1 800-465-4837 | | Mailing Address | 155 Passaic Avenue, Suite 100, Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA | | Program Page | [American Liver Foundation](https://liverfoundation.org) |

Postdoctoral Fellowships - American Liver Foundation

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