The application portal will open August 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, you must be an ACG Member.
Weekly Grant Tips
- 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.
- Deadline to apply for ACG membership is September 19, 2025.
- 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
Introduction to Grant Writing
Introduction & Background: Laying the Groundwork and Describing the Need
Specific Aims 101
Establishing Collaborations and Building Your Network
How to Build a Statistical Plan
How to Create a Research Budget?
Tips for Applying for the Leonidas Berry Health Equity Research Award
Tips for Applying for the ACG/ASGE Epidemiological Research Award in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy