The American Pancreatic Association Foundation is pleased to offer impactful grant opportunities for advancing pancreatology research. These grants primarily target basic and translational research in pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. This year, four grants valued at $100,000 USD each are available:

APAF & IAP Grant: Co-sponsored by the International Association of Pancreatology, fostering research among emerging international scientists located in institutions outside North America.

APAF & Pfizer Grant: Dedicated to studying clinical and scientific disparities in pancreatology, open to applicants from both international and North American institutions, thanks to support from Pfizer Inc.

Two APAF Grants: Aimed at encouraging research among the next generation of scientists, prioritizing applications related to pancreatitis and the relationship between pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, but also welcomes proposals related to all types of exocrine pancreatic disease. Open to applicants from both international and North American institutions.

These award opportunities are available for investigators that are in the early stages of their careers. Included are senior post-doctoral researchers, instructors, research associates and assistant professors including clinical and research track faculty (MD, MD-PhD, PhD or DVM). To enhance the training experience, we require the support and participation of a senior mentor and that the applicant have substantive new learning experiences and a mentoring/academic development committee. We require that the mentor have a substantial record of research accomplishments in a relevant field as well as a history of successful mentorship. The applicant and mentor must be a member of the APA or IAP (for the APAF/IAP grant) in good standing. Applications from individuals not holding U.S. citizenship or immigration, pursuing research in the United States institutions are welcome. Funds may be used at APAF/IAP approved sites outside of the United States. Applications by individuals from diverse groups that are under-represented in medicine and biomedical research are encouraged.

Applications will be scored based on the experience and goals of the applicant, the quality of the research plan, the qualifications of the mentor, the training environment, and the relevance of the proposal to the scientific goals of the APA. The APA will prioritize applications related to pancreatitis and the relationship between pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer but also welcomes proposals related to all types of exocrine pancreatic disease.

Application Checklist:

Applicant information
Abstract (300 words or less)
Upload the following documents formatted with 11 pt Arial font and at least .5″ margins
Applicant’s personal statement (training, project and mentor selection, career goals)
Research plan organized along NIH format (Specific Aims: 1 page: Research Plan; Background and Significance, Approach and Preliminary results: 3 pages)
Plan for mentoring, new learning, academic development plan
Facilities & Environment
References Cited
Vertebrate Animals (if applicable)
Protection of Human Subjects (if applicable)
Investigator and Mentor’s NIH Biosketch (maximum 5 pages each)
Mentor’s support letter

Budget justification is not required but this award may not be used to support indirect (F&A) cost reimbursement or provide salary support for the mentor.