Research Fellowship Awards Grant

Research Fellowship Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Crohns And Colitis Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $70,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation awards Research Fellowship Awards to support post-doctoral individuals pursuing innovative research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With a maximum award of $70,000 per year for up to three years, the program encourages research aimed at understanding and preventing IBD progression. Eligible applicants must hold an MD or PhD and demonstrate relevant research experience. This initiative fosters the development of future independent researchers in the field of IBD.

Overview

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (the Foundation) was established in 1967 to find the causes of and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD.) Support for our research program is provided by volunteers and donors, as well as corporations and philanthropic foundations. The guiding mission of the Foundation is to stimulate and encourage innovative research in the basic, translational and clinical biosciences, which is likely to increase our understanding of IBD disease interception, restoration of function from the cellular level to quality of life, and remission to prevent relapse and disease progression. Mechanisms in IBD that are demonstrably relevant to the human disease are particularly important as a focus for preclinical research. Each year, the Foundation receives approximately 300 requests for Senior Research, Training, and Student support awards. All proposals are subjected to peer review to identify the most meritorious and groundbreaking projects for funding. Research Fellowship Award The goal of the Research Fellowship Award (RFA) is to encourage the development of individuals with research potential and to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or translational investigation in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research. Research Fellowship Awards are intended to support individuals in the post-doctoral phase of their career, to develop skills related to basic research investigation in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Duration of Award: One to three years Total maximum award per year: $70,000 (subject to annual progress report approval). Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation/NASPGHAN IBD Young Investigator Award A single awardee for the annual Crohn's & Colitis Foundation/NASPGHAN IBD Young Investigator Award is chosen in late June/early July from both the Fall and Spring funding cycles. This three-year grant, in partnership with the NASPGHAN Foundation and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, is available to research fellows or junior faculty. Applications must propose original translational, epidemiological, or basic scientific research related to pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants must indicate in their submission for either a Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Career Development or Research Fellowship Award and that the submission is pediatric IBD-related. This is important for the study to be considered for the joint Crohn's & Colitis Foundation/NASPGHAN IBD Young Investigator award. Award salary will match applicant’s institutional salary (salaries may be supplemented by the applicant’s institutions), depending on postgraduate year (PGY) level, up to $50,000 per year. Fringe benefits are allowed according to institutional policies, not to exceed 25% of the salary award (up to $12,500 per year). The Foundation will also provide up to $7,500 to be used for non-salary/fringe expenses directly related to the project—including travel to scientific meetings and/or professional membership dues. These funds may not be used to supplement the awardees’ salary/fringe benefits.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals who are already well established in the field of IBD research are not considered eligible for this award.Applicants should identify a senior investigator to serve as a mentor throughout the term of the award.At the time of application, applicants must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) engaged in health care and/or health related research within the United States.Research is not restricted by citizenship; however, proof of legal work status is required.Applicants must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree). Candidates holding MD degrees must have two years of experience after receiving their terminal degree —one year of which must be documented research experience relevant to IBD. Applicants holding PhDs must have at least one year of documented post-doctoral research relevant to IBD. MD applicants in excess of seven years and PhD applicants in excess of five years of receiving their terminal degree should explain how additional support in the post-doctoral phase would benefit their development beyond their current training.Only one application is allowed per applicant per submission date.

Ineligibility

Simultaneous submission of a Senior Research Award and a Research Training Award is not permitted.