AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer Grant

AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Gastroenterological Association
Amount: US $100,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2025

Summary

The AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer aims to support established investigators in gastric cancer research. This award focuses on enhancing the understanding of gastric cancer pathobiology and developing strategies for prevention, treatment, and cure. Eligibility includes holding an MD or PhD, with specific experience requirements. The American Gastroenterological Association encourages applications, particularly from underrepresented groups in biomedical research, to foster diversity in the field.

Overview

AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer Objective The objective of this AGA Research Foundation award is to support an established investigator in the field of gastric cancer research working to enhance our fundamental understanding of gastric cancer pathobiology or approaches to prevent, treat or cure gastric cancer.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be established as an independent investigator in the field of gastric biology.MD applicants are considered “established” if seven or more years have elapsed following the completion of clinical training (GI fellowship or its equivalent) at the start date of this award (i.e., January 2021).PhD applicants are considered “established” if seven or more years have elapsed following the awarding of the PhD degree and the start date of this award (i.e., January 2021).Applicants for this award must hold an MD, PhD and/or equivalent degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB, DO).Applicants must hold a full‐time faculty or equivalent position at an institution in North America (United States, Canada and Mexico).AGA membership is required at the time of application submission.Applicants performing any type of research (basic, translational, clinical) relevant to gastric cancer are eligible to apply. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Please visit AGA’s membership page or call 301-654-2055 for membership information.

Ineligibility

AGA Institute Governing Board members are not eligible to apply while they are actively serving on the governing board.