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2027 IFFGD Research Grant

International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inc

The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications for our 2027 research grant. The mission of IFFGD is patient oriented. Our goal is to fund high-quality research.

Description

One grant award of $30,000 in direct costs is available for innovative research related to gastrointestinal disorders. For projects with total estimated costs greater than the amount of the award, additional sources of funds may be used to complete the project. All financial resources will be acknowledged in any report of the research.

Basis

We are seeking proposals for research that will ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders, its pathophysiology, and the care of patients.

Review Process

A Selection Committee, independent of IFFGD staff, will review applications and rank them. In evaluating the merits of an application, the Selection Committee will consider its scientific merit, its significance to the field, and its feasibility (including availability of adequate resources, personnel and facilities). An investigational review committee (IRB) will review and approve all research before the funds are transferred to the applicant or institution applying.

Program emphasis will include, but not be limited to, issues relating to:

underlying mechanisms of symptom generation
symptom management
integrative physiological processes
therapeutic targets
new technology to help explain gastric function and relationship to human disease
neurobiology
quality of life
multi-disciplinary approaches
novel approaches to patient care

Allowable Budget Expenses

Only direct costs are allowed. Indirect costs are not allowed in these grants.

Application Process

The deadline for submitting applications is midnight on Sunday, January 10, 2027. The application must be sent via email to IFFGD at iffgd@iffgd.org. Applicants will be informed on Monday, March 15, 2027, of the status of their application, and the winner will be acknowledged at the annual IFFGD breakfast at DDW2027 in Washington D.C. on Monday, May 17, 2027.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Organization type	Non-profit research and patient advocacy organization
Country	United States; supports researchers internationally
Government/Federal or Non-Profit/Corporate	Non-profit, non-governmental funder. IFFGD
Primary research areas	Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, GI motility disorders, neurogastroenterology, and digestive health in adults and children.
Main funding program	Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program
Research grant amount	One grant of $40,000 in direct costs was offered for the 2026 cycle. IFFGD
Previous success predictors	1. Scientific merit and originality. 2. Significance to the GI research field. 3. Potential to improve understanding of disease mechanisms. 4. Potential to improve diagnosis, treatment, or patient care. 5. Feasibility of the proposed research. 6. Relevant investigator research experience. 7. Availability of adequate personnel, facilities, and resources. 8. Alignment with IFFGD's research priorities. 9. Eligibility and required qualifications. 10. Appropriate research oversight and ethics approval. IFFGD +1
Historical success rate	Not verified; application numbers and award counts for the same funding cycle are needed to calculate it.

Excel-ready entry — Previous Success Predictors

Scientific merit; research originality; significance to GI research; disease-mechanism relevance; potential to improve diagnosis and treatment; patient-care impact; investigator research record; project feasibility; availability of personnel and facilities; alignment with IFFGD priorities; eligibility compliance; and ethics approval.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, investigators must have completed an MD or PhD degree (or their equivalent) that was received not more than ten years prior to application, have a record of relevant research accomplishment, and be currently active in investigating basic or clinical aspects of gastrointestinal illness within the IFFGD portfolio. Successful applicants must agree to acknowledge IFFGD support in any publications that result from the research, and to submit a final report to IFFGD within 18 months of initial receipt of funding (NIH form PHS 2590 or equivalent format).

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inc

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 537 Long Point Rd. Suite 101 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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