New Research Areas to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Pfizer Inc. and the AGA are collaborating to provide funding for proposals focusing on innovative research aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This grant opportunity is designed to address key research gaps within the field, fostering advancements that could significantly enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

• Grants up to $60,000 for eligible organizations.
• Support for independent initiatives aligned with improving patient care in IBD.
• A community of practice created for selected grantees to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Potential for additional insights and resources from the AGA.

Priority Areas

• Use of real-world data: Modeling IBD practice patterns and evaluating the effectiveness of new treatment modalities.
• S1P receptor modulators: Investigating their roles in extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD, evaluating their efficacy in conjunction with other treatments, and their effectiveness in various GI conditions.
• Innovative diagnostic methods: Incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning in disease monitoring and patient assessment to enhance treatment strategies.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Principal Investigator (PI) must be a member of AGA and hold a relevant medical or doctoral degree.
• The requesting organization must be legally able to receive award funding directly from Pfizer.
• The project must not have commenced prior to the grant application.
• Proposals will be assessed on investigator qualifications, institutional commitment, project significance, methodology, innovation, and alignment with priority areas.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: September 11, 2025
• Anticipated Grant Award Notification: November 2025
• Anticipated Project Start Date: January 2026
• Anticipated Project End Date: January 2027

How to Submit

• Please go to www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/Research and sign in. Note: there are individual portals for each grant application type. Please be sure to use this URL.
• First-time users should click “Create your password”.
• Click the “Start A New Research Grant Application” button.

Please note: Full RFP is attached in the "More Information" section of this page. Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.