American Lung Association Research Grants

Official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the American Lung Association Catalyst Award, a mentored research grant for early-career investigators in lung health.

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Deadline2025-12-01

Award amountCatalyst Award: $50,000; Innovation Award: $75,000; Dalsemer Interstitial Award: $50,000; $75,000 per year for up to two years; $50,000 per year for up to two years; Lung Cancer Discovery Award: $100,000; $100,000 per year for up to two years; $50,000 per year for Mentored Researchers

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Lung Association Research Awards and Grants Opportunities

A central hub for American Lung Association research funding opportunities, including various awards for early-career and independent investigators in lung health and disease research.

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Award amount

Allergic Respiratory Diseases Award: $75,000/year for up to two years

Eligibility

Varies by award; includes early career scientists, independent investigators, and faculty members in relevant fields.; Specific requirements for NIH K- or R-type award history apply to certain innovation awards.

Requirements

Letter of Intent required for Emerging Respiratory Pathogen Award, Lung Cancer Discovery Award, and Indoor Air Award.

Application materials

Terms & Conditions; Application guidelines via proposal CENTRAL

How to apply

Applications are managed through the proposal CENTRAL portal.; Sign up for email notifications for funding opportunity updates.

Important dates

Next funding opportunities announcement: August

Contact

Technical support: pcsupport@altum.com or 1-800-875-2562; Program questions: research@lung.org

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