Supporting gastrointestinal and liver research is one of the key charitable objectives of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG).  It is well recognised that research active institutions deliver higher quality and safer care. Hence it is the goal of the BSG to support integration of research into clinical care. It is recognised that a significant proportion of research support from BSG members comes through voluntary activity outside of their job plans. It is also recognised that main research activity and interested BSG members including early career researchers, allied health care professionals, and clinicians from non-academic centres may not have access to develop their research ideas and potential to substantial grants. The BSG is committed to actively and openly supporting and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at all levels.  The 2021-2024 BSG Research Strategy aims to support the untapped potential for research participation among members by offering the infrastructure and initial support to those who wish to progress their research ideas while practicing as front-line health care professionals delivering care. The initiation of the BSG Research Scholars Programme is one of the key components of this strategy. 

Read the full criteria here.

Fill out the application form here.

Applications close Friday 15th March 2024. Submit your application to research@bsg.org.uk.

If you have any questions, please contact the BSG Head of Committee Services Lucy Kwapisiewicz at lkwapisiewicz@bsg.org.uk or the BSG Chair Research Committee Prof. Shaji (Seb) Sebastian at shaji.sebastian4@nhs.net.