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Benefiting Research Innovation Development Growth and Education (BRIDGE)

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Program Objective

The Benefiting Research Innovation Development Growth and Education (BRIDGE) grant’s objective is to encourage the advancement of research related to colorectal diseases by supporting researchers in their efforts to obtain sustainable funding by providing funding to (i) acquire key data or publications to enable competitive application as a faculty member transitions from a foundation career development award (i.e. RF of the ASCRS CDA/LPG type award) to an extramural award (i.e. NIH K or R type award), a competitive Foundation Award (i.e. American Cancer Society, Damon Runyon, etc), Department of Defense Award; and to (ii) provide a viable means to support attainment of multiple-year, sustained research funding in colorectal diseases.

Funding

BRIDGE grants may not be sought for funding for which an applicant has received financial support from other external funding sources. Program grants may only be used to support direct research costs.

Each BRIDGE grant is for up to $50,000.00 to be used over a designated 12-month budget period. BRIDGE grants are disbursed in two equal installments, with the first installment contingent on the applicant executing and the Foundation timely receiving from the applicant the Foundation’s BRIDGE grant agreement, and the second installment contingent on the applicant completing and the Foundation timely receiving from the applicant the midterm report required by the Program grant agreement.

To apply for a BRIDGE grant, an Applicant must seek a program grant for eligible research direct costs, all of which must be incurred within the budget period. Direct research costs may include, but are not limited to:

Supplies directly used in the eligible research
Personnel to support the proposal (analyses, technical assistance)
Technical and support personnel enabling the acquisition of data and analyses (salary support for the applicant is not permitted)
Statistical programs and databases
Data analysis
Airfare (coach) and 2 nights hotel for Annual Scientific Meeting

The BRIDGE grant may not be sought for indirect costs. The BRIDGE grant may not be sought for costs related to consortium or contract arrangements with collaborating organizations.

Application Deadline

August 17

Review/Notification Date

October/November

Submissions

The Research Foundation uses a web-based platform for all submissions. Full instructions are available on the site in the top-right hand corner of the screen. An applicant must log in to the applicant’s ASCRS account to submit a grant application. An applicant does not need to be an ASCRS member but does need to have an ASCRS account.

When an applicant clicks the “Submit Grant” button, the applicant will be directed to the web-based portal, to sign in or to create an account.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🩺 1. Strong Focus on Colorectal Disease (Non-Negotiable)

Projects must directly address:
- Colorectal surgery and diseases
Common areas:
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Anorectal disease

👉 Weak alignment with colorectal surgery → low success probability

🎯 2. Clear Clinical Relevance & Patient Impact (Top Predictor)

Successful proposals:

Demonstrate:
- Direct improvement in patient care or surgical outcomes
Aim to:
- Improve techniques
- Reduce complications
- Enhance recovery

👉 Key question:
“Will this improve outcomes in colorectal surgery patients?”

🔄 3. Translational or Clinical Research Focus (Critical)

Highest success rates for:
- Clinical trials
- Outcomes research
- Translational studies

👉 Pure lab-based research is less competitive unless tied to clinical application

👩‍⚕️ 4. Early-Career Investigator Development (Major Priority)

Many ASCRS grants target:
- Residents, fellows, and junior faculty

Strong applications include:

Mentorship plan
Career development trajectory

👉 Career-building potential is a major evaluation factor

🧪 5. Feasible, Well-Designed Study

Must include:
- Clear hypothesis
- Defined endpoints
- Realistic recruitment

👉 Overly complex or underpowered studies are commonly rejected

🤝 6. Strong Mentorship & Institutional Support

Mentor should:
- Have a strong research track record
Institution must provide:
- Clinical volume
- Research infrastructure

👉 Mentorship quality significantly affects outcomes

📊 7. Focus on Priority Topics in Colorectal Surgery

Higher success rates in:

Minimally invasive/robotic surgery
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
IBD management
Cancer outcomes & screening
Quality improvement

👉 Topic alignment improves competitiveness

📈 8. Potential for Future Funding (NIH/Other Grants)

ASCRS funding is often:
- Seed funding for larger grants

👉 Projects that generate:

Preliminary data
Publications
→ score higher

🌍 9. Outcomes & Quality-of-Life Research

Strong interest in:
- Patient-reported outcomes
- Functional results
- Long-term survivorship

👉 Patient-centered research is increasingly important

💰 10. Appropriate Scope & Budget

Typical funding:
- Pilot-scale
Projects must be:
- Focused and achievable

👉 Over-scoped proposals are frequently rejected

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Colorectal disease focus
Clinical relevance & patient impact
Translational/clinical research

Moderate predictors:
4. Early-career development
5. Feasibility & study design
6. Mentorship quality

Supporting factors:
7. Topic alignment
8. Future funding potential
9. Patient-centered outcomes

💡 Insider Insight

Compared to NIH or large cancer funders:

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is:
👉 clinically focused + career-development oriented
👉 emphasizes pilot and practice-changing research

👉 Key evaluation question:
“Will this study improve colorectal surgical care and help develop a successful researcher?”

✔️ What wins:

Strong clinical relevance
Feasible pilot study
Clear mentorship and career plan

❌ What struggles:

Pure basic science
Overly ambitious designs
Weak linkage to colorectal practice

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Others

Eligibility Requirements

October/November

Applicant/Organization Eligibililty:
- A United States or Canadian educational or scientific government organization or a nonprofit organization, in good standing in the state of its formation, organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and/or scientific purposes, and exempt from federal income tax pursuant to IRC 501(c)(3); and
- Engaged in investigator-initiated, hypothesis-driven, original research, relevant to the pathophysiology or management of diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, or small bowel, conducted in the United States or Canada.
Research Eligibility:
- To apply for a BRIDGE grant, an applicant must seek a BRIDGE grant to support investigator-initiated, hypothesis-driven, original research relevant to the pathophysiology or management of diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, or small bowel, conducted in the United State or Canada, by an Eligible Investigator. Research involving human subjects must be supported by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval to be considered Eligible Research. Research involving vertebrate animals must be supported by an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval to be considered Eligible Research. Evidence of IRB/IACUC approval must be included with the application. Due to the 1-year duration of the proposal, clinical trials will not be permitted.
Investigator Eligibility:
- Independent clinical practice with expertise in colorectal surgery as demonstrated by:
  - Completion of ACGME accredited colorectal residency program
  - Member of the ASCRS
  - National reputation as an expert in colorectal surgery
- Has sufficient education, training, and experience and is otherwise qualified to conduct the eligible research.
- Has designated time, (i.e., at least 25% non-clinical time), to conduct the eligible research.
- Has access to institutional resources necessary to conduct the eligible research.
- Will be supported by the investigator’s department chair or other responsible superiors while conducting the eligible research.
- Has not previously and will not during the budget period benefit from a BRIDGE grant or similar grant from another funding source.
- Attends the ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting during the funding period and able to present findings at the pleasure of the Research Foundation Board of Trustees.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 2515 Waukegan Road, #210 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Phone: (847) 607-6410

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