NASPGHAN Foundation/AstraZeneca Research Award for Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Grant

NASPGHAN Foundation/AstraZeneca Research Award for Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Amount: US $150,000
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The NASPGHAN Foundation/AstraZeneca Research Award promotes research on upper gastrointestinal tract disorders in children. This funding opportunity invites studies addressing diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Eligible applicants must be members of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and have relevant academic qualifications. The award seeks to enhance understanding and management of these conditions through innovative clinical and laboratory research.

Overview

Description/Topics: This grant supports studies focused on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, natural history, genetics, diagnosis, and management of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract in children. Diseases that are relevant to this announcement include, but are not limited to: Gastroesophageal reflux Reflux esophagitis Celiac disease Eosinophilic (allergic) esophagitis/gastritis/duodenitis Motility disorders of the esophagus/stomach/duodenum Helicobacter pylori infection with or without ulceration Functional nausea/dyspepsia/vomiting Non-bacterial ulcer diseases. Achalasia Hiatal hernia

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The principal investigator must be a member in good standing of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition for at least two years at the time of the application. Applicants must hold a faculty position at a North American University or research institute and hold an MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree.Applications in either the clinical, translational or laboratory sciences are eligible. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The PI needs to be a member in good standing for at least 2 years

Ineligibility

The applicant may not hold funding from any granting agency for a project that has an overlapping scientific objective at the time the award is made or during the two-year period of the award.Applicant must not hold another NASPGHAN Foundation grant at the start of the award (Mid-December 2024).