Best Grants for Digestive System Health and Diseases in Maine

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.

The Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons offers a Career Development Award to support early career investigators in colorectal surgery. With a funding of $75,000 per year for two years, this award emphasizes mentorship and career growth. Applicants must be within five years of their first faculty position and demonstrate innovative research in colon and rectal diseases. The award aims to enhance academic careers while fostering advancements in surgical techniques.

The Robotic Research Grant, offered by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, provides up to $150,000 over two years for innovative research in colorectal surgery and robotics. Emphasizing education, health equity, and novel techniques, the grant supports projects conducted in the U.S. or Canada, with a focus on scientific rigor. Applications must be submitted by ASCRS members who are principal investigators, ensuring alignment with ethical research standards.

Nonprofit-affiliated researchers and clinical teams working on digestive system health and diseases in Maine can seek up to US $20,000 for pilot, patient-oriented colorectal surgery and health equity projects. With a mission to advance colorectal care, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons provides funding for U.S. and Canadian studies addressing disparities, access, and workforce diversity.

Nonprofit or academic investigators conducting colon and rectal surgery research in Maine can seek up to US $25,000 to support hypothesis-driven projects. The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons’ Research Foundation funds U.S. and Canadian studies on digestive system health and diseases, including colon cancer, with direct-cost-only, one-year Limited Project Grants offered in even-numbered years.

Colorectal surgery residents and colorectal-trained surgeons conducting clinical, hypothesis-driven research in the U.S. or Canada can apply for the Eugene Salvati, MD, Limited Project Grant, awarding up to US $25,000 for one year of direct costs. Focused on colon and rectal surgery, this American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons program may benefit Maine digestive disease researchers.

General surgery residents and recent graduates conducting clinical or lab research on digestive system health and colorectal diseases can apply for funding in Maine and nationwide. Focused on colorectal research, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons offers US $20,000 for one year, with possible competitive renewal, covering research activities, salary, and living expenses.

Research institutions and other eligible organizations conducting liver disease and liver cancer intervention studies can access funding through the National Institutes of Health to address health disparities in the U.S., including Maine. NIH provides Maine digestive health researchers with support for multi-level and multi-domain interventions targeting populations experiencing liver-related health disparities.

Medical students interested in pediatric digestive health 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 help Maine digestive system health and diseases programs by supporting future clinicians’ research training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Maine early-career pediatric gastroenterology faculty conducting clinical, quality improvement, translational, or basic science research on pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, or nutritional disorders can access funding through the North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. The NASPGHAN Foundation George Ferry Young Investigator Development Award provides US $150,000 for eligible NASPGHAN members in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

Early-career MD or PhD investigators at U.S. nonprofit or government research institutions can receive multi-year support for mentored pediatric inflammatory bowel disease research. Focused on digestive system health, Crohns and Colitis Foundation invites Maine-based or Maine-serving researchers to apply for this NASPGHAN IBD Young Investigator Career Development Award, with US $102,500 - US $307,500 available over three years.

Registered nurse researchers in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatic or nutritional care can receive US $500 - US $10,000 for research or quality improvement projects, including work benefiting Maine patients. Grants from the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition support studies that advance nursing care for children and families with digestive system and nutrition disorders.

With a mission to advance nonmalignant hematology research, the National Institutes of Health provides Maine digestive health and hematology investigators with R01 funding for basic and early translational studies. Eligible projects focus on hematological systems and related areas such as digestive system health, kidney and endocrine diseases, aging, cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes, and sleep across the U.S. territories and states.

Junior gastroenterology and hepatology faculty in the U.S. or Canada conducting clinical research on digestive or liver diseases can apply for up to US $450,000 to secure 50% protected research time over three years. Focused on digestive system health, the American College of Gastroenterology supports ACG member physicians based at universities, medical schools, or health care institutions, including those serving Maine patients.

Established clinical gastroenterology or hepatology investigators in the U.S. or Canada with lapsed federal funding can apply for the American College of Gastroenterology’s bridge funding award, offering up to US $300,000 over two years to sustain patient-oriented digestive or liver disease research. Maine-based researchers meeting ACG membership and experience criteria may be eligible.

U.S. and Canadian gastroenterology or hepatology physicians with faculty or community practice appointments can receive up to US $75,000 for patient-oriented digestive and liver disease research advancing health equity. American College of Gastroenterology supports studies addressing disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities, which may include Maine digestive health populations.

Maine physicians and clinical researchers studying digestive system health can access funding for epidemiologic research on gastrointestinal endoscopy outcomes using GIQuIC data. Eligible U.S. and Canadian ACG or ASGE members, including fellows with required mentor and division support, may apply for up to US $50,000 through this co-sponsored award to improve GI endoscopy quality and outcomes.

Focused on digestive system health and diseases, this award invites Maine internal medicine and pediatrics residents in their first or second year to undertake mentored clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology. The American College of Gastroenterology provides US $10,000 and travel reimbursement to its Annual Scientific Meeting for successful applicants in the U.S. and Canada.

American College of Gastroenterology provides Maine digestive health and medical education organizations with funding for mentored gastroenterology and hepatology research projects. Medical or osteopathic students complete short-term summer projects under an ACG member mentor, receiving US $5,000 to defray living expenses and potential travel support to the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

Research institutions studying HIV-related biological, behavioral, or social mechanisms affecting digestive, kidney, or metabolic health, including Maine-based teams, can seek up to US $275,000 in pilot funding. US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health supports basic and translational projects within the NIDDK mission that address HIV comorbidities, complications, or reservoirs.

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 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.

The NIDDK is expanding its Gastroparesis Consortium into the Disorders of Gastrointestinal Interoception Consortium (DGIC) to explore various GI disorders linked to interoceptive processing. This initiative aims to include multiple Clinical Research Centers and a Scientific Data Research Center, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to uncover mechanisms connecting GI function to symptoms. The effort seeks to identify biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets for future clinical trials, enhancing understanding and treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions.

The NIDDK Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium (IBDGC) aims to enhance understanding of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) through genomic research. By leveraging patient cohorts and advanced data science, the IBDGC seeks to identify genetic risk factors and develop predictive biomarkers for disease outcomes. This initiative will improve medical management and advance precision medicine for IBD patients, addressing the need for effective diagnostics and treatment strategies in this chronic condition.

The NIDDK Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium (IBDGC) Data Coordinating Center aims to enhance understanding of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by coordinating extensive genetic research. By leveraging diverse patient cohorts and advanced data science techniques, the center seeks to identify genetic risk factors, develop predictive biomarkers, and improve IBD patient management. This initiative will facilitate collaboration among various research centers and ensure efficient data collection and sharing to foster advancements in precision medicine for IBD.