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 Grants Opportunities

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

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Award amount

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

Eligibility

Early career scientists ascending toward independence (Catalyst, Dalsemer); Independent investigators with NIH K- or R-type award within five years (Innovation, Hastings); Investigators with primary faculty appointment in allergy-immunology (Allergic Respiratory Diseases); Investigators conducting research in lung health, disease, or public policy

Requirements

Letter of Intent required for Emerging Respiratory Pathogen, Lung Cancer Discovery, and Indoor Air Awards; Applicants for Innovation/Hastings awards must not have served as PI on three or more RO1 type grants

Application materials

Letter of Intent (for specific awards); Application via proposalCENTRAL

How to apply

Visit the proposalCENTRAL portal; Review Terms & Conditions, eligibility, and timeline on the website; Submit application materials during the open funding cycle

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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