American Lung Association: Research Grants (multiple opportunities)
Deadline: December 15, 2023 for all opportunities
Category: Lung disease; Allergy; Respiratory disease,
The American Lung Association has focused on driving excellence and innovation through research. Today, through the ALA Research Institute, they 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. The following awards are open for applications:
Allergic Respiratory Diseases Award:
Amount: $75,000/year for up to two years
Deadline: December 15, 2023
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:
Amount: $50,000/year for up to two years
Deadline: December 15, 2023
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:
Amount: $50,000/year for up to two years
Deadline: December 15, 2023
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.
Hasting Innovation Award for Interstitial Lung Disease:
Amount: $75,000/year for up to two years
Deadline: December 15, 2023
This award is geared toward independent investigators conducting basic, clinical or translational research in interstitial lung disease. Must have held an NIH K- or R-type award within three years prior to applying, but not more than one R01.
Innovation Award:
Amount: $75,000/year for up to two years
Deadline: December 15, 2023
This award is geared toward independent investigators who are conducting basic science, behavioral, clinical or translational research in lung health or disease. Must have held an NIH K- or R-type award within three years prior, but not more than one R01.
Public Policy & Public Health Award:
Amount: $50,000/year for up to two years
Deadline: December 15, 2023
This award is designed to stimulate and inform important public policy debates around 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.
Please contact Gwen Allouch if you are interested in applying to these opportunities.