Investigators must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree and must hold faculty positions at accredited North American institutions. Miles and Shirley Fiterman Foundation Basic Research Award supports junior faculty members involved in basic research in any area of gastrointenstinal, liver function or related disease. Applicants must hold full-time faculty positions at or below the level of assistant professor within seven years of the time of application, and may not simultaneously apply for the Research Scholar Award or the Elsevier Research Initiative Award. The recipients of these awards should be active investigators with considerable achievements with ongoing research. Candidates must be nominated by their peers.
Nomination is by letter rather than an application or nomination form.
Olympus Endoscopic Career Enhancement Award supports investigators in developing independent careers in endoscopic research by acquiring new skills relevant to endoscopy. Applicants must devote at least 30 percent of their time to research related to gastrointestinal endoscopy. Applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree, be either third or fourth year fellows or junior faculty in their first or second year. Awardees will be selected based on novelty, feasibility, and significance of the proposal. Sponsored Research Symposium Awards provide travel support for young investigators and selected established investigators who are invited speakers to participate in symposia on gastrointestinal-related topics.