IFFGD Research Grants

Application Process Closed 
on June 2, 2008

2008 Announcement – Call for Applications

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is seeking applications for research grants.

Description

Grant awards of $50,000 each are available to two investigators for research related to functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders, and neurogastroenterology.

Basis

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

The mission of IFFGD is patient-oriented. Our goal is to fund high-quality research. A preference will be given to clinical research, as well as basic research that is translational in nature.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree.

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).

Review Process

The IFFGD Selection Committee will review applications and designate the grants. You may access the application here. Go »

Please note - we have uploaded a new version of the application to correct some errors in the form's entry-fields. You are welcome to either continue to use a previously downloaded version, or download the new version which is easier to use. Both versions will be accepted for review.

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Selection Criteria

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).

Program emphasis will include, but not be limited to, issues relating to underlying mechanisms of symptom generation, integrative physiological processes, therapeutic targets, quality of life, epidemiology, pain management, patient-physician relationships that improve outcomes and satisfaction with treatment, multi-disciplinary approaches, and novel approaches to patient care. 

Allowable Budget Expenses

Only direct costs are allowed. Indirect costs are not allowed in these grants. Within direct costs, there are no unallowable expenses.

Application Process

The deadline for submitting applications is midnight, Monday June 2, 2008. The application must be uploaded via our online submission form here. Go » An original signed face page will be required prior to award disbursement, but is not required to be sent with the application submission.

The awards will be announced September 1, 2008 and the award period will begin October 1, 2008. Grants are in pre-tax U.S. dollars.

Direct questions as follows:

• Via email about the grants or online submission instructions – Susan Schneck at sschneck@iffgd.org 
• By phone at 1-414-964-1799.  

Thank you.