Call for Applications: American Gastroenterological Association-Aptalis Research Award in Pancreatic Disease

Call for Applications: American Gastroenterological Association-Aptalis Research Award in Pancreatic Disease Eligibility: Young Investigators Amount/year: $50,000 Duration: Two years Deadline: June 6, 2014 Start Date: Oct. 1, 2014 This award provides $50,000 per year for two years (total $100,000) to young investigators, instructors, research associates or equivalents interested in the function and disorders of the exocrine pancreas. Research topics suitable for funding under this grant include but are not limited to: pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic insufficiency, the gut microbiome-pancreas relationship, pancreatic disease epidemiology or genetics (excluding diabetes), and pancreatic disease biomarkers. Objective The overall objective of this career development award is to encourage and support research into exocrine pancreatic disorders by helping to sustain the careers of young investigators with an interest in pancreatic disease. Eligibility • Candidates for this award must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., MB, ChB, MBBS, DO) and a full-time faculty position at a North American institution by June 1, 2014. • AGA membership is required at the time of application submission. Please visit the membership page or call 301-654-2055, extension 651, for membership information.  • The award is intended to support young faculty (not fellows) who have demonstrated exceptional promise and have s...
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