Best Grants for Digestive System Health and Diseases in Idaho

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Idaho seeking support for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture may be eligible for grants that strengthen community well-being. Grants from US Bancorp Foundation help Idaho health and human service providers whose digestive health programs intersect with housing, employment, or community development priorities.

Internal medicine and pediatrics residents in their first or second year can receive US $10,000 to conduct mentored clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology, including Idaho-based projects. Focused on digestive system health and diseases, the American College of Gastroenterology invites trainees in the U.S. and Canada to pursue one-year original clinical studies with an ACG member mentor.

Idaho digestive health researchers and clinicians can access funding through the American College of Gastroenterology for epidemiologic studies using the GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC). Eligible U.S. and Canadian ACG or ASGE member physicians, clinical researchers, and fellows may receive up to US $50,000 to improve the quality and outcomes of GI endoscopy.

U.S. and Canadian gastroenterology and hepatology physicians with ACG membership can receive up to US $75,000 for patient-oriented digestive and liver disease research addressing health equity. American College of Gastroenterology supports clinical, translational, social science, or health services studies that reduce disparities in GI and hepatology care for underrepresented populations, including work relevant to Idaho digestive health.

Established clinical gastroenterology or hepatology investigators in Idaho and across the U.S. and Canada can apply for the American College of Gastroenterology’s bridge funding awards, up to US $300,000 over two years, to sustain patient-oriented digestive or liver disease research programs between federal grants. Eligible applicants must be ACG members with recent federal clinical or translational awards.

Junior gastroenterology and hepatology faculty in Idaho and across the U.S. or Canada can seek up to US $450,000 for three years of clinical research on digestive or liver diseases. Focused on developing independent investigators, the American College of Gastroenterology supports projects that advance clinical gastrointestinal practice and require 50% protected research time.

With a mission to advance nonmalignant hematology science, the National Institutes of Health provides Idaho medical research institutions and universities with R01 funding for basic and early translational hematology studies. Projects on blood and related systems that intersect digestive system health and diseases may be eligible under this multi-institute SHINE program.

Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition nurses conducting research or quality improvement projects can seek $500 - US $10,000 to advance nursing care for children with digestive, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, or nutritional disorders, including in Idaho. Grants from the North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition support APGNN member nurses in the U.S. and Mexico.

Early-career MD or PhD investigators conducting pediatric inflammatory bowel disease research at U.S. nonprofit or government institutions, including those in Idaho, can access this three-year, mentored career development award. Focused on digestive system diseases, the Crohns and Colitis Foundation supports original clinical, translational, epidemiological, or basic science projects with US $102,500 - US $307,500 in total funding.

Idaho early-career pediatric gastroenterology researchers can access funding through the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition for clinical, quality improvement, translational, or basic science projects on childhood gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, or nutritional disorders. Eligible applicants are NASPGHAN members in junior faculty roles within academic institutions in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, with awards of US $150,000.

Idaho medical students interested in pediatric digestive system health and nutrition research can receive up to US $4,000 for a 10-week mentored summer project at sites across the U.S. and Canada. Grants from North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition support stipends for students in good standing at accredited medical schools, not research expenses.

NIH provides Idaho digestive health researchers with funding to develop multi-level or multi-domain interventions addressing disparities in liver diseases and liver cancer. Eligible U.S.-based institutions working with populations experiencing health disparities may be eligible for this multi-year research support from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services’ National Institutes of Health.

Focused on colorectal disease research, this grant invites general surgery residents and recent graduates in Idaho and across the U.S. and Canada to pursue clinical or lab projects on colon, rectal, and anal conditions. Eligible applicants can receive US $20,000 for one year to support research activities, salary, and living expenses.

Focused on clinical colorectal surgery research, this grant invites Idaho and other U.S. or Canadian investigators committed to colorectal surgery to pursue hypothesis-driven projects that improve patient care. Eligible ASCRS member-led teams can receive up to US $25,000 for one year of digestive system health and disease research, including colon cancer.

Digestive health researchers in Idaho studying colon and rectal diseases can seek up to US $25,000 for one-year, investigator-initiated, hypothesis-driven projects conducted in the U.S. or Canada. The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons’ Research Foundation funds limited projects expected to generate data for larger national funding, with ASCRS members as principal or co-principal investigators.

Healthcare researchers and colorectal surgery teams working on digestive system health and diseases in Idaho can seek up to US $20,000 to pilot real-world interventions improving equity in colorectal care. With a mission to advance colorectal surgery and health equity, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons supports projects addressing disparities, access, and workforce diversity across the U.S. and Canada.

The AGA: Student Abstract Award offers a $500 travel grant to graduate students, medical students, and residents (up to postgraduate year three) presenting at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). It aims to inspire interest in gastroenterology research by recognizing outstanding abstracts, with the top scorer honored as the Student Abstract of the Year and awarded an additional $1,000. Applicants must be sponsored by an AGA member and may only submit one abstract.

American College of Gastroenterology provides Idaho digestive health students with US $5,000 Medical Student Research Awards for short-term summer research in gastroenterology or hepatology. Medical or osteopathic students in the U.S. or Canada complete mentored projects, such as case series or quality improvement studies, and may receive travel reimbursement to attend the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

Grants from the National Institutes of Health help Idaho clinical research organizations run high-risk, multi-center clinical trials on digestive system, kidney, endocrine, and metabolic diseases. Eligible U.S. institutions proposing hypothesis-driven studies with potential to change clinical practice or public health may apply under this NIDDK U01 cooperative agreement opportunity.

Focused on high-risk multi-center observational research, this NIH opportunity invites clinical research organizations and academic medical centers studying digestive system health and diseases in Idaho and nationwide to apply. Grants from the National Institutes of Health support hypothesis-driven, multi-center studies on NIDDK-related digestive, kidney, or diabetes conditions; prior planning must be completed before submission.

With a mission to advance biomedical research, the National Institutes of Health provides Idaho digestive health investigators with up to US $375,000 for small R21 projects. New investigators from diverse, underrepresented backgrounds can fund pilot studies, data analyses, or methodology and technology development in NIDDK-related diabetes, kidney, and digestive system research.

This funding opportunity invites innovative pilot studies focused on biological, behavioral, and social mechanisms related to HIV pathogenesis, aligning with NIDDK's mission and NIH HIV/AIDS research priorities. Topics may include exploring pathophysiological mechanisms of HIV comorbidities and coinfections, understanding HIV reservoirs in relevant tissues, and examining social determinants affecting health outcomes. Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.

The Limited Competition Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 recipients offers funding opportunities for pilot studies and feasibility research. This program aims to support researchers transitioning to independent investigator roles by providing resources for small projects that can yield preliminary data for future R01 applications. Key deadlines for applications range from February 2025 through January 2028, with specific dates for standard, renewal, and AIDS-related applications.

The NIDDK High Risk Multi-Center Clinical Study Implementation Planning Cooperative Agreements (U34 Clinical Trial Optional) supports innovative, hypothesis-driven clinical studies with a focus on diseases relevant to NIDDK. This initiative facilitates early peer review and assessment of study designs while providing essential support for operational documents. Applicants are encouraged to consult with NIDDK staff before submission to enhance the chances of success.

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation seeks to promote innovative research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) by encouraging diverse perspectives from early career investigators and those underrepresented in science. The Innovator Awards do not require preliminary data and are evaluated based on the potential for innovation and scientific merit. Eligible researchers must hold advanced degrees and can apply for funding through their home institutions, fostering groundbreaking ideas that can transform IBD treatment and prevention.

The NASPGHAN Foundation Abbott Advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition offers up to $75,000 for one year of advanced training in pediatric nutrition for members of NASPGHAN. This fellowship aims to enhance pediatric nutrition expertise by supporting a well-defined clinical experience and focused research project. Eligible applicants must be MDs or DOs and members in good standing, with a preference for those seeking training at different institutions. This initiative addresses the increasing importance of pediatric nutrition in child health.

The Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs) program invites applications to enhance communication and collaboration among researchers in digestive and liver diseases. Funded by the NIDDK, DDRCCs focus on shared resources that foster productivity and innovative research ideas. Each center must revolve around a central theme aligned with the NIDDK's mission, ensuring effective research support while avoiding overlap with other NIH Institutes' funding areas.