American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation: Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Research Foundation website for more information on the Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer.
Internal Contacts
- Katie Harriman: katie.harriman@carleton.ca
- Heloise Emdon: heloise.emdon@carleton.ca
Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | September 7, 2026 |
| Submission of application to the AGA Research Foundation | September 15, 2026 |
Overview
The Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer is intended to support an established investigator pursuing innovative research that advances the understanding, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of gastric cancer.
Funded projects may span basic, translational or clinic research provided they are focused on gastric cancer and demonstrate strong scientific merit and potential impact. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, gastric mucosal cell biology, inflammation and Helicobacter pylori as precancerous drivers, genetic and molecular mechanisms of gastric carcinoma, epidemiology and etiology, and clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The program also welcomes research that addresses evidence gaps identified in AGA clinical guidelines related to gastric cancer.
Value and Duration
$100,000 USD over two years, delivered as $50,000 per year.
One award is available in this competition cycle.
Eligibility
Applicants must be established independent investigators in the field of gastric biology or gastric cancer research.
Investigators must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., MBBS, DO). PhD applicants must be seven or more years post-degree.
Applicants must hold a full-time faculty or equivalent position at an institution in North America (United States, Canada or Mexico).
AGA membership is required at the time of application submission.
Indirect costs are not eligible
Submitting Your Application
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
- Submit an external application to the AGA Research Foundation through their online portal.