Bethesda, MD (April 22, 2025) — The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is proud to announce the selection of 74 recipients to receive $2.4 million in research funding through the annual AGA Research Foundation Awards Program . AGA also announces today the addition of 10 pilot grants, totaling $400,000 in funding, to the 2026 awards portfolio to ensure that scientific discovery continues despite federal funding cuts.
“Since we established the AGA Research Foundation in 1984, AGA has been unwavering in the commitment to supporting exceptional researchers, growing the research pipeline, and fostering scientific discovery,” said Michael Camilleri, MD, DSc, AGAF, chair, AGA Research Foundation. “As we face uncertainty in federal research funding, our work is more critical than ever. The AGA Research Foundation is proud to fund some of the most talented investigators in our field and is confident our investment will lead to ground-breaking discoveries that will benefit patients with issues related to digestive health.”
To address federal funding uncertainties and ensure scientific discovery continues, AGA will also invest $400,000 in 10 additional pilot research awards in 2026. Applications for the 2026 cycle open in May.
The AGA Research Awards Program is made possible thanks to generous donors and funders. Learn more about the AGA Research Foundation .
RESEARCH SCHOLAR AWARDS
AGA Research Scholar Award
AGA-Bern Schwartz Family Fund Research Scholar Award in Pancreatic Cancer
SPECIALTY AWARDS
AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer
AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer
AGA Fellowship-to-Faculty Transition Award
PILOT AWARDS
AGA Pilot Research Award
AGA-Pfizer Pilot Research Award in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS
AGA-Aman Armaan Ahmed Family SURF for Success Program
AGA-Dr. Harvey Young Education & Development Foundation’s Young Guts Scholar Program
ABSTRACT AWARDS
AGA-APFED Abstract Award in Eosinophilic GI Diseases
AGA Fellow Abstract of the Year Award
AGA Fellow Abstract Awards
AGA Student Abstract of the Year Award
AGA Student Abstract Awards
AGA–Eric Esrailian Student Abstract Prize
AGA–Radhika Srinivasan Student Abstract Prize
AGA Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research
AGA-Moti L. & Kamla Rustgi International Travel Award
More information
Learn more about AGA Research Foundation .
Donate to the AGA Research Foundation.
View all AGA Research Foundation awards .
See AGA’s statements on cuts to NIH research funding .
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About the AGA Institute
The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, AGA represents members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice, and advancement of gastroenterology. The AGA Institute administers the practice, research, and educational programs of the organization. www.gastro.org
About the AGA Research Foundation
The AGA Research Foundation is the charitable arm of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). It provides more than $2.4 million in research grants annually to promising investigators in gastroenterology and hepatology.