Research Grants
SAGES Research Grants fund innovative, original research in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery, emphasizing scientific merit and support for young investigators.
Funder: Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Due Dates: November 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per grant; 1-year project period; funds are supplemental and do not cover PI salary or indirect costs.
Summary: Supports original research in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery, with emphasis on scientific merit, innovation, and encouragement of young investigators.
Key Information: PI must be a current SAGES member; only projects using commercially available products are eligible.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), provides competitive research funding to stimulate original studies in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery. The awards are intended to support both bench and clinical research that advances surgical knowledge and patient care. SAGES especially encourages applications from young investigators (those with less than 5 years of independent surgical practice) and candidate members, aiming to catalyze early-stage research that can lead to further extramural funding.
Projects may address a wide range of topics within GI and endoscopic surgery, including but not limited to surgical outcomes, education and simulation, new technology, health services, and artificial intelligence, as outlined in SAGES' consensus research priorities. The grants are designed as supplemental funding and are not intended to fully support the costs of a research project.
