Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy is a statewide professional association for physicians to improve the knowledge, skills, and standard of care in the field of gastroenterology, hepatology, and gastrointestinal endoscopy. The Academic Task Force of TSGE promotes professional development of fellows and faculty members and enhances exchanges between academic programs and the GI community at large in education and practice development.

The Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (TSGE) is now offering a $10,000 grant to fund research in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy.  This will mark the first year of the TSGE grant. 

The purpose of the grant is aimed at improving and supporting research, education, disease awareness and prevention as well as patient supported activities. We hope the approved grant will advance the TSGE mission and benefit patients with GI and liver diseases in Texas.

The grant is open to all junior gastroenterology and hepatology faculty members in Texas. Eligible applicants must either be a current member of TSGE or will join upon submitting their grant application. 

Applications will be reviewed by the TSGE Grants committee. The grant winner will be announced during the September 2024 TSGE Annual Conference.  The winner will be highlighted on all TSGE social media channels and expected to present the results of their research at the TSGE Annual Conference held in September 2025.    

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024






Grant Guidelines for Submission:

Grant period: September 2024 - August 31, 2025

Project Purpose: The purpose of the grant is aimed at improving and supporting research, education, disease awareness and prevention as well as patient supported activities.

Eligibility
⦁Applicant must be a TSGE member. 
⦁If not a member, contact Ky Camero at [email protected] or join online.

Structure of proposal
All proposals must be submitted via e-mail. Please complete the following information using no more than 3 full pages and submit to Ky Camero at [email protected] by May 31, 2024

The proposal must include the following: 

1.Title page including principal investigator and collaborators.
⦁Organization Name and Mailing address
⦁Contact Name including telephone number and e-mail address. 

2.Abstract of no more than 250 words

3.Budget and budget justification (Example: biostatistician, research coordinator, data manager, and manuscript/poster preparation for national meetings)

4.Body of the proposal should include: 
⦁Goals and objectives
⦁Statement of need/rationale for project
⦁Project description
⦁Evaluation of outcomes 
⦁Plans for practical application and dissemination, if relevant

Award Notification: September 2024

Written Report and Presentation: Award winner will submit a brief, formal written report (1-2 pages) at the conclusion of their project detailing the method, outcome, use of funding, and potential for further funding. Award winner will be expected to present the results of the research at the TSGE Annual Conference in September 2025.