Resident Clinical Research Award Grant

The Resident Clinical Research Award, supported by the ACG Institute and the American College of Gastroenterology, fosters original clinical research by medical residents in gastroenterology and hepatology. This award encourages promising trainees to undertake a mentored research project, with funding for diverse studies and reimbursement for travel to the ACG Annual Scientific meeting. Since 1994, over $31.9 million has been awarded to more than 745 recipients, promoting careers in clinical research.

The ACG Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) are proud to support original clinical research performed by Trainees at the resident level, and invite eligible applicants to apply. The purpose of these awards is to recognize and support promising Trainees as they develop a career in clinical research in gastroenterology and hepatology. The project is to be completed under the mentorship of an ACG member.
The goal of the Medical Resident Research Award is to promote interest in gastroenterology or hepatology in promising residents, by funding a mentored research experience. Projects may include case series, quality improvement projects, retrospective cohort studies, meta-analysis, etc. Successful applicants are also eligible for reimbursement for approved travel expenses to attend the ACG Annual Scientific meeting.
Since its inception in 1994, the ACG Institute has provided over $31.9 Million in funding for Clinical Research Awards to over 745 recipients. This is the third year this grant category is being offered.

Eligibility

Internal Medicine Residents in their first or second year of training in the U.S. or Canada, orPediatrics Residents in their first or second year of training in the U.S. or CanadaMentor must be an ACG Member in good standing at time of applicationAvailability to complete a one-year original clinical research project at the resident level in Gastroenterology or Hepatology
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.