The program is designed to support basic and clinical research in the field of liver disease. Areas of research may include, but are not limited to:

• Chronic viral hepatitis
• End-stage liver disease and its complications
• Non-viral chronic liver diseases
• Basic, clinical, and translational research related to liver disease
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
• Cholangiocarcinoma (CCC)

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree at time of award.
• Anticipate receiving a faculty appointment or an assistant professorship within 3 years, in association with a research institution in one of the eligible countries/regions at the time of application (see below for list of countries).
• Have a strong career interest in liver disease.
• Have a research mentor with extensive experience in the field of liver disease.
• Be able to devote at least 50% of their professional time to research for the next 2 years (versus administrative, patient care, or teaching responsibilities).
• Be able to complete the proposed research within the 2-year award period, providing evidence (manuscript, presentation, or abstracts) resulting from the research.

Applicants must reside in one of the following eligible countries/regions: Australia, Europe, Middle East.
An applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country/region in which they propose to conduct the research, or otherwise hold a temporary study or non-immigrant visa which allows legal residency in the country/region in which the research will be performed. Such visa must be valid for the two-year award period.

Awards granted under the program may not be duplicative of funding from institutional or hospital, other governmental, non-governmental, or industry sources. Applicants seeking an award for research projects that are currently receiving, or may receive, partial funding from other sources are required to submit appropriate evidence, including budget information related to the other sources, to demonstrate that there is no direct overlap or duplication in funding, as outlined in the current and pending funding form

Documentation

Applicants must complete the online Application Form at https://researchscholars.gilead.com/en/intl_liver_disease_portal/applications
(all fields must be completed or applicant will not be able to submit) and include the following Supplementary Materials as specified:

• Research Abstract
• Research Proposal
• Applicant's biosketch, inclusive of publications, if applicable, using the template provided on the program's website
• Mentor's biosketch, if applicable, using the template provided on the program's website
• Letter of support from mentor which includes: mentor's track record of productivity, funding, and success with prior trainees; detailed description of the mentoring plan, including resources allocated to the proposed research project, provision of protected time, and available laboratory facilities
• Bibliography of relevant references
• Detailed budget and completed budget summary
• Certification of Faculty Appointment from mentor is required and must be submitted with the Application, using the template provided (Download Certification of Faculty Appointment Template)
• Current or Pending Funding, using the template provided (Download Current or Pending Funding Template)
• Letter of support from the department chair or division chief that documents the institution is willing and has the ability to commit the resources necessary for the applicant to complete the proposed research, including sufficient protected time

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research Foundation.