All research proposals are peer-reviewed.
Selection criteria include the scientific merit of the proposal, the relevancy of the proposal to IBD, and the excellence of the investigator and the research environment. This award provides funds to enable established investigators to generate sufficient data to become competitive for funds from other sources, such as the National Institutes of Health. Eligibility is not restricted by citizenship or geographically. The award is not intended for persons in mid-career who may be in transition to another endeavor. These awards are not intended for persons in mid-career who may be in transition to another endeavor.