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ACG INTERNATIONAL GI TRAINING GRANT APPLICATIONS

ACG International GI Training Grant Application

The International GI Training Grant provides partial financial support to physicians outside of the United States and Canada to receive clinical or clinical research training or education in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in selected medical training centers in North America. The funding is provided so that an individual can acquire or develop new cognitive knowledge or a technical skill. This newly acquired knowledge or skill would then be used to improve patient care in the applicant’s geographic area.

The amount of the grant will not exceed $15,000 and is to be used for travel to and from the training center and to the ACG Annual Meeting as well as for incidental expenses related to the training. A travel grant may or may not be awarded in any given year.

Applicants are responsible for selecting a host training center who will voluntarily agree to participate in the program. The host training center must be able to accomplish the training goals. ACG is not responsible for any additional financial obligation to the preceptor of the GI training program. If you need assistance in securing a training opportunity, please contact ACG.

DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY

Physicians who are not citizens of nor are currently residing in the United States or Canada, and who are working in gastroenterology or related areas are eligible to apply together with his/her training institution. The training period must be for at least 2 months and must take place between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit the following:

Online application form
A personal statement that summarizes the reasons and objectives of the training
A curriculum vitae
Copies of most impactful published articles (limit 5)
Copies of most impactful abstracts (limit 5)
Letter of recommendation from the program director or mentor at the U.S. training institution
Letter of recommendation from an ACG Fellow (FACG)
Letter of recommendation from a person of your choosing

Host Training Center Application
Your host training center must submit an online application as well. After you Save or Submit your application, you will receive a unique link that you must provide to your host training center to complete by the April 15, 2024, deadline.

The ACG International GI Training Grant must be mentioned in any publication(s) generated by the awardee and host training center through this program. At completion of the training, the awardee must submit a written summary (critique, educational experience) to ACG.

REVIEW PROCESS

The ACG International Relations Committee will select one awardee, subject to Board approval, based upon the applicant’s credentials, the merit of the proposed training by the selected host training center and the potential of enhancing the field of gastroenterology in the applicant’s home country.

Applicants will be notified after July 1, 2024, with funding to begin after July 2024. Questions regarding this program should be sent to ACG.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Office Address

Address 1 *

Address 2

Zip/Postal *

Country *

City *

State

Residence Address

Address 1 *

Address 2

Zip/Postal *

Country *

City *

State

Phone *

Fax

Date of Birth *

Place of Birth *

Education

University Attended *

Dates *

Medical School Attended *

Dates *

Postgraduate Training:

	Type	Intitution	Dates
Internship *
Residency *
Fellowship *
Additional Fellowship (If any)
Other

Present Professional Position *

Funding Amount Being Sought *

Other Financial Support Committed:

Are there sources for travel funds available from your government or elsewhere in your country? *

If yes, please explain:

Supporting documents to upload (pdf files only)

Personal Statement (reasons and objectives of training) *:

Curriculum Vitae*:

Published articles (5 most impactful articles)*:

Published abstracts (5 most impactful abstracts)*:

Letter of recommendation from the program director or mentor at the U.S. training institution *:

Letter of recommendation from an ACG Fellow (FACG)*:

Letter of recommendation from a person of your choosing*:

Budget

	Rate (if applicable per day or month)	Cost
American VISA
Roundtrip Airfare for Training
Housing/Rent During Training
Ground Transportation
Food
Roundtrip Airfare to ACG Annual Meeting
Total		.00

I certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Note: After you Save or Submit your application,you will be provided with a unique link for the online form that your host training center must complete.