ACG Institute Grant Writing Resources

The application portal will open September 2, 2025.

New Eligibility Criteria: To apply, you must be an ACG Member.

Grant Writing Tutorial

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Check that your membership is active! You must be an ACG Member to apply for an ACG Award. Log in to gi.org to confirm your membership.

How to get started? Review the eligibility criteria! Read the RFA and grant checklist to make sure you are eligible.

Read the RFA checklists for the individual grant requirements, there is a separate checklist for each grant type.
Review the FAQs if you have additional eligibility questions (see the Eligibility section)

How to write a grant? Watch the video.

Set aside time to work on your application.
Is it easy to read?
Are explanations easy to follow?
Is it easy to understand who is doing the work?

Sell your idea! Why is this important? Is it feasible? Watch the video.

How is your project important for the field of clinical gastroenterology or hepatology
Provide context and build the case for your project
What is the background? What is the impact?
Build excitement among reviewers

Is your project realistic? Are the aims clear and achievable? Watch the video Specifc Aims 101.

Have you clearly defined your research goals?
Is it clear why the study is important?
have you asked collaborators and colleagues to proof your aims?
Have you spelled out acronyms, and used plain and concise language?

How to establish collaborations? When does it make sense to collaborate? What do reviewers look for? Watch the video.

Confirm your project hasn’t already been done!

Review the current research
Cite appropriately
Make sure you are clear about how your project will expand the field of gastroenterology/hepatology and clinical care.

How to build a statistics plan? Watch the statistics video.

What is needed?
How does it tie to the methods?
When to engage a statistician?

Login to the grant system! If you have not created a login, start your application in the grant system.

Are you a Resident or Medical Student? Confirm you selected “Resident” or “Medical Student” as the principal investigator status.
Confirm Eligibility! Complete the first task in the grant system.
Check what information you need from co-investigators and mentors in the grant system.
Are there tasks in the grant system you can complete now to avoid rushing closer to the deadline?
Read the FAQs for any additional questions on requirements.

Is your budget clear? Watch the video.

Have you used the required format?
Do you have a separate budget justification?
What costs are covered by the institution vs. ACG?

Proofread!

Have you checked the spelling and formatting, including page numbers and headers?
Have you completed the checklist to confirm all sections are complete?
Are you referring to the correct investigators and funder?

Video Resources

Links to Additional Grant Resources