The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications for our 2026 research grant. The mission of IFFGD is patient oriented. Our goal is to fund high-quality research.
Learn more about the IFFGD Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program
About the 2026 GI Research Grant
One grant award of $40,000 in direct costs is available for innovative research related to gastrointestinal disorders. For projects with total estimated costs greater than the amount of the award, additional sources of funds may be used to complete the project. All financial resources will be acknowledged in any report of the research.
We are seeking proposals for research that will ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders, its pathophysiology, and the care of patients.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, investigators must have completed an MD or PhD degree (or their equivalent) that was received not more than ten years prior to application, have a record of relevant research accomplishment, and be currently active in investigating basic or clinical aspects of gastrointestinal illness within the IFFGD portfolio. 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 and Selection Process
A Selection Committee, independent of IFFGD staff, will review applications and rank them. 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). An investigational review committee (IRB) will review and approve all research before the funds are transferred to the applicant or institution applying.
Areas of Research Focus
- underlying mechanisms of symptom generation
- symptom management
- integrative physiological processes
- therapeutic targets
- new technology to help explain gastric function and its relationship to human disease
- neurobiology
- quality of life
- multi-disciplinary approaches
- novel approaches to patient care
Allowable Budget Expenses
Only direct costs are allowed. Indirect costs are not allowed in these grants.
Application Details and Deadlines
The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, January 11, 2026. The application must be sent via email to IFFGD at iffgd@iffgd.org.
Applicants will be informed on Monday, March 9, 2026, of the status of their application, and the winner will be acknowledged at the annual IFFGD breakfast at DDW2026 in Chicago on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Direct questions as follows:
- Via email about the grants or online submission instructions – iffgd@iffgd.org
- By phone at 1-414-964-1799