Medical Student Research Award Grant

Medical Student Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American College Of Gastroenterology Inc
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Summary

The Medical Student Research Award, funded by the American College of Gastroenterology, offers U.S. and Canadian medical students a unique opportunity for summer research experiences in gastroenterology and hepatology. This award promotes interest in these fields through mentored projects, covering living expenses and travel to the ACG Annual Scientific meeting. Since 1994, over $31.89 million has been awarded, supporting more than 745 recipients, making it a vital program for aspiring researchers.

Overview

Medical Student Research Award The ACG Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) are proud to support short-term summer research experiences in gastroenterology and hepatology, for our junior colleagues in schools of medicine or osteopathy, and invite eligible applicants to apply. The project is to be completed under the mentorship of an ACG member, and funded during the summer of 2026. The goal of the Medical Student Research Award is to promote interest in gastroenterology or hepatology in promising students, by funding a mentored research experience. Projects may include case series, quality improvement projects, retrospective cohort studies, meta-analyses, etc. The purpose of these awards is to defray living expenses associated with the research. Successful applicants are also eligible for reimbursement for approved travel expenses for attending the ACG Annual Scientific meeting. Since its inception in 1994, the ACG Institute has provided over $31.89 Million in funding for Clinical Research Awards to over 745 recipients. This is the third year this grant category is being offered.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The Principal Investigator must be an ACG member in good standing. ACG membership must be active no later than October 2024.