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AstraZeneca ASGE Research Grant

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

To promote research and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy in order to advance patient care and digestive health.

Awards & Requirements

Grants may be requested for a maximum of $50,000 in total funding spanning no more than two years.
Requests for funding for pilot studies that will generate preliminary data to justify a larger clinical trial will be considered, as well as larger requests for definitive studies.
The budget and budget justification must be itemized and clearly linked to the research proposal. Budgets will be scrutinized by the ASGE Research Committee and will be considered in the scoring of the grant. Inappropriate or poorly justified budgets will jeopardize the application. Additionally, the Research Committee may adjust the award amount if needed.
Funding requests may include: Personnel (e.g., research assistant and/or faculty salary support; this should include a percentage of effort up to the current NIH salary cap for the proposed study with appropriate justification); Study supplies; Equipment essential for study. Funding will not be provided for: Salary support for trainees, computer purchases (unless a unique application is justified), standard equipment and supplies needed for appropriate patient care, or indirect costs.
For grants spanning two years, continued funding is contingent on satisfactory study progress determined by the Research Committee after reviewing mandatory annual progress reports.
Multicenter studies require IRB approval from all participating institutions before dissemination of funds. The participating institutions and investigators should be specified in the application.
Progress reports must be submitted to the Research Committee via the ASGE Administrative Office every 12 months for the duration of the project (deadline is June 30). Progress reports must include a financial statement from the institutional grants or accounting office. Failure to submit a progress report by the stated deadline may affect future funding.
Requests for no-cost extensions must be submitted in writing to the Chair of the Research Committee via the ASGE Administrative Office by May 30 of the year the progress report is due. This request should include a) a detailed summary regarding how grant money has been spent (or forecasted to be spent) up to the original award end date, and b) a proposed budget describing in reasonable detail how the remaining funds will be spent in the upcoming year. A change in PI for the upcoming award period may be proposed by and justified by the original PI, including changes of the PI-ship to the mentor.
Upon completion of the award, the ASGE requires that a final scientific and financial report from the grants or accounting office be submitted. All publications and abstracts must acknowledge support from the ASGE.

Selection Criteria

Grants are awarded based on overall scientific merit (significance, innovation, and methodology), feasibility, the qualifications of investigative team, and the adequacy of institutional resources and research environment. One overarching objective of these awards is for the principal investigator(s) to eventually submit larger extramural research proposals to federal or industry sponsors. Investigators having the highest potential to accomplish this will be given priority.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct and substantial relevance to gastrointestinal endoscopy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Critical

This is the most important predictor for ASGE research funding.

The main ASGE Research Grant explicitly requires a relationship to gastrointestinal endoscopy and lists areas including colorectal cancer screening, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopy training, health disparities, quality improvement, infection control/reprocessing, sedation/anesthesia, bowel preparation, endoscopic obesity treatments, EUS, ERCP, and endoscopically guided imaging/interventions.

A strong proposal should make the connection:

Research question → endoscopic procedure/technology → GI practice → patient benefit

very clear.

2. Scientific merit: significance, innovation and methodology

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Critical

ASGE explicitly states that its research grants are awarded based on:

Significance
Innovation
Methodology
Feasibility
Investigative team
Research environment

These criteria are directly stated in the current ASGE Research Grant requirements and the ACG/ASGE Epidemiologic Research Grant materials.

A competitive application therefore needs:

A clearly defined research problem
Testable hypothesis
Strong rationale
Appropriate study design
Appropriate statistical analysis
Meaningful endpoints
Feasible methods

3. Potential to improve endoscopic practice and patient care

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High

ASGE's stated objective is to promote research and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy to advance patient care and digestive health.

The proposal should explain exactly how the findings could influence:

Diagnostic accuracy
Screening
Therapeutic endoscopy
Procedure safety
Patient outcomes
Endoscopy efficiency
Quality measurement
Infection prevention
Sedation safety
Endoscopic technology

The ASGE Research Grant requires an impact statement describing the potential impact on gastroenterology and/or endoscopic practice.

4. Innovation in endoscopic technology, methods or clinical practice

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High

Innovation is one of ASGE's formal scientific review criteria.

Particularly relevant innovative areas include:

AI-assisted endoscopy
Computer-aided detection
Advanced imaging
EUS
ERCP innovation
Novel therapeutic devices
Endoscopic obesity treatments
New approaches to colorectal cancer screening
Novel bowel-preparation strategies
Endoscope reprocessing
Infection-control technologies
Digital/endoscopic workflow tools

ASGE's current AI Institute for Gastroenterology also demonstrates the Society's continuing interest in artificial intelligence for improving patient outcomes and endoscopy workflows.

5. Strong preliminary data and a credible next-stage funding plan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High

This is a particularly important ASGE characteristic.

ASGE explicitly considers pilot projects when applicants explain how the preliminary data generated will support subsequent larger studies and identify the intended funding source, such as NIH or VA Merit funding.

A strong proposal therefore has:

Pilot question → preliminary data → larger study → NIH/industry/federal funding

rather than treating the ASGE award as an isolated project.

The Society states that investigators with the greatest potential to subsequently obtain larger extramural funding receive priority.

6. Feasible and statistically rigorous study design

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High

Feasibility is an explicit selection criterion. ASGE also requires a statistical analysis plan and sample-size calculations, including for retrospective studies.

A strong application should establish:

Appropriate study population
Sample-size justification
Primary and secondary outcomes
Statistical methods
Data collection strategy
Recruitment/access to patients
Timeline
Potential pitfalls
Alternative approaches

For multicenter research, appropriate IRB/IACUC approvals are required before funds can be released.

7. Strong investigator/team and research environment

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ High

ASGE evaluates both the investigative team and research environment.

The proposal should demonstrate access to:

Experienced endoscopists
Gastroenterology expertise
Biostatistics
Research coordinators
Appropriate patient populations
Endoscopy equipment
Data systems
Imaging technology
Clinical research infrastructure

For trainees, ASGE requires appropriate institutional and mentor support.

8. Strong alignment with ASGE's current priority areas

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ High

The strongest thematic alignment comes from areas specifically identified by ASGE.

Current examples include:

Colorectal cancer screening
Barrett's esophagus
Endoscopy training
Health disparities
Quality measurement/improvement
Endoscope reprocessing
Infection control
Sedation/anesthesia
Bowel preparation
Endoscopic obesity treatment
EUS
ERCP
Endoscopically guided imaging/interventions

The new CRC Screening Microgrants add an especially clear current priority around improving colonoscopy completion after abnormal stool-based tests in medically underserved populations.

9. Health equity and underserved-population impact

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ High

ASGE has a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Research Grant supporting research addressing minority health and healthcare disparities in GI diseases. Its published criteria prioritize projects capable of influencing change in clinical practice.

The 2026 CRC Screening Microgrants further emphasize:

Medically underserved populations
Safety-net hospitals
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Patient navigation
Digital outreach
Primary-care collaboration
Population-health improvement

Thus, when applicable, a proposal is strengthened by demonstrating a measurable disparity and a concrete intervention to reduce it.

10. Excellent application quality, budget justification and compliance

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ High

ASGE is unusually explicit about administrative requirements.

The Research Grant requires:

Completed application checklist
Cover letter
Impact statement
Abstract
Five-page research proposal
References
NIH-style biosketches
Budget and justification
Resources and environment
IRB/IACUC documentation where applicable
Supporting letters

Applications that fail specified formatting, checklist, page-limit or submission requirements can be returned without review.

The budget is also scrutinized and must clearly relate to the research proposal.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Eligibility Requirements

Candidate must be a current ASGE member, be an MD (or have equivalent degree), and be currently practicing in North America. International applications will also be considered (please see “International Eligibility” section below for more details). Candidates who are delinquent on prior ASGE research grants (e.g., progress reports) are not eligible for future ASGE funding. If the candidate is a trainee, there must be a letter from the trainee's Division Chief confirming the trainee's ongoing appointment and position at the institution for the duration of the grant. If the trainee applicant is not guaranteed an appointment for the duration of the grant, a contingency plan is required. Also, trainees must include a letter of support from a research mentor.

International Eligibility

ASGE International Members are eligible to apply for a Research Award (current ASGE membership is a requirement of eligibility for grants and awards). The ASGE Research Committee will consider funding one international project per award cycle. The project justification should explain its relevance to ASGE membership and should explain if there are unique reasons why an international location for the project might be more feasible than in North America. All other standards listed above will apply to international applicants. Please contact grants@asge.org or for more information on eligibility.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

Mexico

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 3300 Woodcreek Dr., Downers Grove, IL 60515

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