PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The program provides financial support to 2 junior researchers for a 2-year period. Each awardee is funded up to USD 130,000, paid in annual installments of up to USD 65,000 per year directly to the researcher's institution. Funding for the second year is contingent upon submission of a progress report and approval by the Chair of the Scientific Review Committee which oversees the program.

Recipients of these competitive awards under the program will be selected by a Scientific Review Committee (as defined below) comprised of leaders in the field of liver disease (the "Scientific Review Committee" or the "Committee"). The Committee will review complete applications and select research proposals based on their scientific merit, feasibility, and innovation.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for an award. Refer to the Eligibility section.