Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award is sponsored by American Liver Foundation. This award provides a supplementary stipend to support the development of promising research trainees and their transition to a career in independent research in liver biology and disease, including liver cancer.

Helpline 1-800-465-4837Ask a Question * Liver DiseasesLiver Diseases Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Autoimmune Liver DiseasesAutoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) CancerBile Duct CancerHepatocellular Carcinoma Complications of Liver DiseaseAscitesBenign Liver TumorsCirrhosisHepatic Encephalopathy (HE)Hepatorenal SyndromeIntrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)Jaundice in NewbornsLiver Cysts Diagnosing Liver Disease Steatotic Liver Disease (Fatty Liver Disease)Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Liver Disease Lookup Pediatric Information Center Pediatric Liver DiseaseAlagille SyndromeAlpha-1 Antitrypsin DeficiencyAutoimmune Liver Disease in ChildrenBiliary AtresiaBudd-Chiari SyndromeCrigler-Najjar SyndromeGalactosemiaHepatitis BHepatitis C in ChildrenNonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in ChildrenGlycogen Storage Disease Type 1Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)Reye Syndrome Rare Liver DiseasesAcute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Gilbert SyndromeHemochromatosisLysosomal Acide Lipase Deficiency (LALD)Wilson Disease TreatmentKnow Your TeamLiver TransplantLiver Transplant CentersLiving-Donor Liver TransplantLiving Donor NetworkOrgan DonationTransjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Veterans Information CenterMASLD and Liver Health for VeteransWhat is Cirrhosis?

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Liver Health for VeteransResources Viral HepatitisHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CHepatitis DHCV/HIV Coinfection * Your LiverAbout Your Liver Liver Disease: The Basics How Liver Diseases ProgressThe Healthy LiverHepatitisCirrhosisLiver CancerLiver TransplantationEnd Stage Liver DiseaseWhat to Ask Your DoctorVideo Library COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Medical Terms A-Z Patient StoriesAlcohol-Related Liver DiseaseCancerComplications of Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseasePediatric Liver DiseaseRare Liver DiseasesViral Hepatitis * Health & WellnessHealth & Wellness Healthy Lifestyle30-Day Liver Healthy Meal PlanBest Practices for Food Safety and Important InformationTips on How to Take Care of Your Liver10 Healthy Supermarket TipsWebinars on Health and WellnessMovement and Mindfulness MedicationsManaging Your MedicationsRead the LabelKnow Your MedicineHow to Use Medications ResponsiblyTalk With Your DoctorAcetaminophen AwarenessEducational MaterialsRelated Links ResourcesEducational MaterialsWellness WebinarsNutrition Videos * Resource CenterLiver Resource Center Blog Caregiver Resources Clinical Trials Educational Materials Find a Liver Transplant Center Find a Physician Help Center Online Support Groups Organ Donation Our Inspiration Palliative Care Peer Support Program Related Links State Resources Video Library * Programs & EventsPrograms & Events Programs Events View All * How You Can HelpHow You Can Help Get InvolvedAdvocateClinical TrialsDIY FundraisingJoin the Patient RegistryLiving Donor NetworkParticipateShare Your StoryVolunteer Ways to GiveDonate NowDouble Your DonationMake a Tribute GiftLiver of Life SocietyLeave a LegacyDonor Advised FundsThe Balm Box - The Lovely Liver Cancer BoxDonate CryptoDonate StockDonate Your CarGive While You ShopCreate a Facebook Fundraiser PartnerAboutClinical Trial PromotionCorporate CouncilSponsor Community Event or ProgramSponsor National Legacy GalaStart a Walk Team ProgramWorkplace Giving # Postdoctoral Fellowships FacebookTwitterEmailPrintShare * Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease * Autoimmune Liver Diseases * Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) * Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) * Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) * Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) * Hepatocellular Carcinoma * Complications of Liver Disease * Diagnosing Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) * Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy * Support for Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy * Caregivers of Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy * Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) * Diagnosing Liver Disease * Steatotic Liver Disease (Fatty Liver Disease) * Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) * Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) * MASH Definition & Prevalence * MASH* Causes and Risk Factors * MASLD and MASH* Symptoms * MASH Calculate Your Body Mass Index * Pediatric Liver Information Center * Pediatric Liver Disease * Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency * Autoimmune Liver Disease in Children * Crigler-Najjar Syndrome * Hepatitis C in Children * Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Children * Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1 (von Gierke) * Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) in Children * Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) * Liver Disease for Teen and Young Adults * Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) * Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LAL-D) * Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency * Living Donor Liver Transplant Information Center * An Introduction for Donors and Recipients * A Donor’s Guide to Living Donor Liver Transplant * A Recipient’s Guide to Living Donor Liver Transplant * A Toolkit for Living Donor Liver Transplant Recipients * ALF Living Donor Network™ * Find a Liver Transplant Center * Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) * Veterans Information Center * Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Liver Health for Veterans * Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Liver Health for Veterans * Hepatitis C Information Center * Support for Patients with Hepatitis C * How Liver Diseases Progress * Hepatitis (Inflammation) * Cirrhosis (Severe Scarring) * End Stage Liver Disease * What to Ask Your Doctor * US State Resource Centers for the COVID-19 Coronavirus * Frequently Asked Questions * Liver Disease: The Basics * Autoimmune Liver Disease * Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease * Steatotic (Fatty) Liver Disease * Pediatric Liver Disease * Frequently Asked Questions * 30-Day Liver Healthy Meal Plan * Best Practices for Food Safety and Important Information * Tips on How to Take Care of Your Liver * 10 Healthy Supermarket Tips * Webinars on Health and Wellness * Movement and Mindfulness * Managing Your Medications * Read the Label and Follow the Dosage * How to Use Medications Responsibly * Acetaminophen Awareness * Caring Connections—an ALF peer to peer support program * Find a Liver Transplant Center * Liver Life Advocacy Summit™ * Become a Liver Life Advocate * ALF Confidentiality Agreement * Legislator/Legislation Look-Up * Join the Patient Registry * The Balm Box - The Lovely Liver Cancer Box * Create a Facebook Fundraiser * Clinical Trial Promotion * Sponsor Community Event or Program * Sponsor National Legacy Gala * Start a Walk Team Program * Mission, Impact and History * Research Awards Program * National Board Directors * Corporate Relations Policy * NHC Certification of Excellence * Standards of Conduct Policy * HCV Screening Recommendations from US Preventative Services Task Force * Hepatitis C Testing Policy * Position on the Use and Care of Animals in Research * Position Statement on Hepatitis A and Vaccination The objective of the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award is to support the development of promising research trainees and their basic or translational research in the liver field.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award encourages the career development of individuals with research potential who require additional research training and experience. The award provides a supplementary stipend to support trainees with living expenses and allow them to focus on their investigational work on liver biology and disease and their transition to a career in independent research.

Postdoctoral trainees who hold MD, PhD or MD/PhD degrees and are training in liver research are encouraged to apply. The award will supplement federal or non-federal fellowship stipends or other types of salary support. This award funds projects in basic or translational research.

Clinical research projects are currently not eligible for this award. Check the “Meet our Awardees” page to view recent Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award Recipients. Please direct all questions about Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Awards to the ALF Research Awards Program at research@liverfoundation.

org.

## Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award At-A-Glance: **Career Level**: Postdoctoral Trainees **Award Type**: Supplementary Stipend **Research Type**: Basic or Translational Research **Funding amount**: $25,000 for 1 year **Letter of Intent Deadline**: To be announced **Application Deadline**: To be announced Meet ALF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Awards Recipients ## Join our Research Awards Mail List Join ALF Research Awards Program Mailing List Last updated on April 20th, 2026 at 10:57 am Your generous donation helps the American Liver Foundation support the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease through critical research, advocacy, education, and support services.

ALF’s mission is to promote education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. [](https://www. facebook.

com/liverinfo)[](https://instagram. com/americanliver)[](https://twitter. com/liverUSA)[](https://www.

linkedin. com/company/american-liver-foundation)[](https://www. youtube.

com/user/americanliver) About UsMission, Impact, and HistoryResearchPatient EducationPeopleFinancials and Impact ReportPoliciesCareers Get InvolvedAdvocacyPartnerLegacy Society Medical ProfessionalsWays to Get InvolvedResearch Awards ProgramsProfessional Development