ACG Institute Grant Writing Resources

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


• 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?
• Talk to your Mentors and Colleagues! Watch the grant writing video.
• Ask for feedback. Are your ideas feasible?
• Are there appropriate resources at your institution?
• 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 FAQsfor 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?

Establishing Collaborations and Building Your Network

Introduction to Grantwriting

Introduction & Background: Laying the Groundwork and Describing the Need

Specific Aims 101

How to Build a Statistical Plan

How to Create a Research Budget?

Tips for Applying for the Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award