Good news for international applicants: researchers at non-US institutions are now eligible to apply for this funding. Make sure to update your calendar, as the full proposal deadline has been moved up significantly to July 23, 2026. Finally, keep in mind that you are now limited to a maximum of two resubmissions within three years of your original application.
Funder: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Due Dates: June 2, 2026 (Pre-Application) | July 23, 2026 (Full Proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $130,000 per year (max 3 years); includes up to $118,182 direct costs and $11,818 indirect costs annually.
Summary: Funds established researchers to generate preliminary data for IBD research, with access to IBD Plexus biosamples and datasets.
Key Information: Pre-application required; only one application per cycle; project must be relevant to IBD.