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Litwin IBD Pioneers

Litwin IBD Pioneers

Provides research teams and institutions for Litwin IBD Pioneers in biotechnology and medical technology.

The Litwin IBD Pioneers award, formerly known as the Broad Medical Research Program, is a Crohn's & Colitis Foundation grant for innovative clinical and translational pilot research with near-future impact on the diagnosis, therapy, or prevention of inflammatory bowel disease. Uniquely among CCF mechanisms, the program explicitly welcomes investigators from non-IBD disciplines who bring novel meth

Innovative clinical or translational pilot research on IBD (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), including studies by investigators from non-IBD disciplines, aimed at generating preliminary data with near-future impact on diagnosis, therapy, or prevention.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org