[Crohn's and Colitis Foundation](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org)

December 2, 2025 (Pre-Application) | January 22, 2026 (Full Application)

Up to $130,000/year (max 3 years; includes up to $118,182 direct + $11,818 indirect costs/year)

Supports established researchers in generating preliminary data for IBD research, with access to IBD Plexus biosamples and datasets.

Pre-application is required; only US-based institutions may apply for this cycle.

--- ## Description The Senior Research Awards from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation provide established investigators with funding to generate preliminary data that can strengthen future applications for larger grants, such as those from the NIH. Projects must be relevant to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Awardees may access, at no cost, biosamples and research-ready datasets from IBD Plexus—a comprehensive resource encompassing biobank materials, clinical data, and molecular data. Researchers using IBD Plexus are expected to contribute their generated raw data back to the platform, fostering a collaborative research environment and accelerating progress in IBD science, precision medicine, and patient care. --- ## Due Dates - **December 2, 2025:** Pre-Application deadline (via ProposalCentral) - **January 22, 2026:** Full application deadline (by invitation, via ProposalCentral) All applicants must submit a pre-application to be considered for a full proposal invitation. --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** $130,000 per year (includes up to $118,182 direct costs and $11,818 indirect costs) - **Project duration:** 1 to 3 years - **Indirect costs:** Capped at 10% of direct costs - **Equipment:** Major purchases (> $5,000) generally not supported - **Salary:** Not intended as a major source of PI salary; must be proportional to project effort --- ## Eligibility ### Applicant Eligibility - Must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree - Must have independent research status (e.g., corresponding author in the field) - **For this cycle:** Must be employed by a US-based institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) engaged in health-related research - Citizenship is not restricted, but legal work status in the US is required - Only one application per applicant per cycle; cannot hold concurrent Senior Research Awards from the Foundation ### Proposal Eligibility - Project must focus on IBD (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or non-specified IBD) - Simultaneous submission for a Senior Research Award and a Training Award is not allowed - Proposals overlapping with other Foundation awards (e.g., Litwin IBD Pioneer) are not permitted in the same cycle --- ## Application Process 1. **Pre-Application (required):** - Submit via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=96) by December 2, 2025 - Includes blinded summary, eligibility quiz, project rationale, and priority area selection - Reviewed for invitation to submit full proposal 2. **Full Application (by invitation only):** - Submit via ProposalCentral by January 22, 2026 - Requires detailed research plan (7-page limit), budget, biosketches, institutional assurances, and supporting documents - Institutional official signatures required 3. **Review:** - Peer-reviewed by experts and patient/caregiver reviewers - Evaluation based on impact, significance, alignment with IBD research priorities, investigator qualifications, and feasibility 4. **Award Notification:** Typically in July, with earliest project start date in July --- ## Additional Information - **IBD Plexus Access:** Awardees may access biosamples and datasets at no cost but must contact the IBD Plexus team ([ibdplexusrfp@crohnscolitisfoundation.org](mailto:ibdplexusrfp@crohnscolitisfoundation.org)) at least one month before submission to confirm data availability and feasibility. - **Data Sharing:** Researchers must contribute raw data generated from IBD Plexus resources back to the platform. - **Progress Reports:** Required annually; continued funding contingent on satisfactory progress. - **No-cost Extensions:** May be requested if needed, subject to Foundation approval. - **Post-award policies:** [See details](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/research-funding-opportunities/post-award-policies) --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Senior Research Awards](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/grants-fellowships/senior-research-awards) - [Apply via ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=96) - [IBD Plexus Information](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/plexus) - [IBD Plexus Academic RFP](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/plexus/academic-request-for-proposal) - [Program Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Senior%20Research%20Awards%20RFP%20rev%20JULY%202025.pdf) - [IBD Plexus SRA Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/SRA_IBD%20Plexus%20Guidelines%202025.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org](mailto:info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org) / +1 800-932-2423 | | Program questions (pre/post-award) | [sra@crohnscolitisfoundation.org](mailto:sra@crohnscolitisfoundation.org) (pre-award)
[postaward@crohnscolitisfoundation.org](mailto:postaward@crohnscolitisfoundation.org) (post-award) | | IBD Plexus access | [ibdplexusrfp@crohnscolitisfoundation.org](mailto:ibdplexusrfp@crohnscolitisfoundation.org) | | Website contact form | [Contact page](https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/contact) | ---

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