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American Lung Association

For 120 years the American Lung Association has focused on driving excellence and innovation through research. Today, through our Research Institute, we continue to support trailblazing research, novel ideas and innovative approaches with the goal of eliminating lung disease and improving life for those living with lung disease. Together, we are investing in brilliant scientific minds of the future and supporting science with the potential to improve prevention, detection and treatment options.

Deadlines:

September 18, 2024 : Deadline to Submit LOI (if applicable)
December 6, 2024: All applications are due through proposalCENTRAL

Specialties

Interdisciplinary

Medical - Basic Science

Medical - Translational

Medical

Medical - Clinical Science

Social Sciences

Eligibility Requirements

Allergic Respiratory Diseases Award : $75,000/year for up to two years
Jointly funded with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), this award supports allergic respiratory disease research by investigators with a primary faculty appointment in an allergy-immunology division.
Catalyst Award : $50,000/year for up to two years
For mentored early career scientists ascending toward independence, this award supports junior investigators conducting basic science, behavioral, clinical or translational research into lung health and disease.
Dalsemer Interstitial Lung Disease Award : $50,000/year for up to two years
For mentored early career scientists ascending toward independence, this award provides seed monies to junior investigators for researching the mechanisms and biology of interstitial lung disease.
Emerging Respiratory Pathogen Award : $100,000/year for up to two years (Letter of Intent required)
This award was designed to gain a better understanding of the pathobiology and the immediate and long-term implications of respiratory infections. This includes emerging problems in known organisms as well as new and emerging pathogens.
Hastings Innovation Award for Interstitial Lung Disease : $75,000/year for up to two years
This award is geared toward independent investigators conducting basic, clinical or translational research in interstitial lung disease. The applicant must have held an NIH K- or R-type award within five years prior to applying, but not more than two R01 type grants.
Innovation Award : $75,000/year for up to two years
This award is geared toward independent investigators who are conducting basic science, behavioral, clinical or translational research in lung health or disease. Applicants must have held an NIH K- or R-type award within five years prior to applying, but not more than two R01 type grants.
Lung Cancer Discovery Award : $100,000/year for up to two years ( Letter of Intent required)
This award will support investigators conducting clinical, laboratory, epidemiological or any groundbreaking project aimed at improving our understanding of lung cancer and improving diagnostic, clinical and treatment methods.
Public Health& Public Policy Research Award : $50,000/year for up to two years
This award is designed to stimulate and inform public policy debates about healthy air and lung disease. The intent is to support research on and evaluation of existing public policy and public health programs, as well as pilot new ideas in these areas.
NEW FOR 2024 - Indoor Air Award : $50,000 to $100,000/year, for up to three years (Letter of Intent required)
For investigators conducting research to improve indoor air quality. Applicants should generate knowledge to inform interventions regarding healthy indoor environments and impact public policies.