Funder: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

Due Dates: February 28, 2026 (IBD Plexus Academic RFP Cycle 1) | April 30, 2026 (Cycle 2) | June 2, 2026 (Senior Research Awards Pre-Application) | June 30, 2026 (Cycle 3) | August 31, 2026 (Cycle 4) | October 31, 2026 (Cycle 5) | December 31, 2026 (Cycle 6) | July 23, 2027 (Senior Research Awards Full Proposal)

Funding Amounts: Up to $130,000 per year (max 3 years); direct costs up to $118,182/year, indirect costs up to $11,818/year (10% of direct); total max $390,000.

Summary: Provides established researchers funding and access to IBD Plexus biosamples and data to advance Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBD research.

Key Information: U.S.-based institutions only for next cycle; must contact IBD Plexus team at least 1 month before submission if requesting Plexus resources.