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

FAQ

Research Awards & Grants FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding the American Lung Association's research awards and grants program, including application policies, eligibility, and submission processes.

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Eligibility

Research institution must be non-profit and located in the United States; Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Institutional Signing Official must certify applicant's employment is expected to continue for the full duration of the grant period; Applicants may hold only one Lung Association grant at a time

Requirements

Employment Certification; No overhead or indirect expenses allowed; Funds shall not be used to duplicate work supported by other agencies; Inventions and discoveries are subject to Lung Association patent policy

Application materials

Letters of reference/support (varies by grant mechanism); Letter of Intent (LOI); Grant application

How to apply

Apply through the proposalCENTRAL grant application system

Important dates

Review process for letters of intent is about six weeks; Time between application submission and notification is about six months

Documents

Terms and Conditions

Contact

1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872)

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