American Lung Association seeks grant applications from innovative researchers in Virginia

The American Lung Association in Virginia is now accepting research grant applications from researchers here in Virginia and across the nation with the potential to improve prevention, detection and treatment options for all lung diseases including lung cancer.

“Here in Virginia, we have wonderful research institutions and leading-edge researchers,” said Deborah Brown, chief mission officer for the American Lung Association. “The Lung Association is committed to supporting the best scientific minds to help develop solutions to alleviate the burden of lung disease. We encourage innovative researchers in Virginia to apply for these grants.”

The 2023-2024 research award projects are selected through rigorous scientific review and awardees represent the investigation of a wide range of complex issues to reduce the suffering and burden of lung disease.

For more information, visit Lung.org/awards.

Below is a list of currently available research funding opportunities.

COVID-19 & Respiratory Virus Research Award: $100,000 per year for up to two years

This award is intended to support investigators who have the ability to advance our knowledge of COVID-19 and other novel respiratory viruses with pandemic potential. Successful applicants have evidence of ongoing excellence and productivity in a related field.

Lung Cancer Discovery Award: $100,000 per year for up to two years

Intended to support independent investigators conducting clinical, laboratory, epidemiological or any groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing our current understanding of lung cancer and improving diagnostic, clinical and treatment methods. A Letter of Intent (LOI) is required for this award.

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

A long-standing joint effort between the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to encourage and support early-stage investigators with a primary faculty appointment in an allergy/immunology division or section, to conduct research into advancing the understanding of allergic respiratory disease.

Innovation Award: $75,000 per year for up to two years

This award will support promising independent investigators who are leveraging their existing body of work to conduct basic science, behavioral, clinical or translational research for lung health.

Catalyst Award: $50,000 per year for up to two years

This award champions the next generation of scientists who are ascending toward independence by supporting mentored investigators who are conducting basic science, behavioral, clinical or translational research into lung health.

Public Policy Research Award: $50,000 per year for up to two years

This mechanism is designed to help stimulate and inform important public policy debates around healthy air and lung disease. This award supports research on and evaluation of existing public policy and programs, as well as projects that inject innovative ideas into public policies impacting lung health.

Dalsemer Award: $50,000 per year for up to two years

This is a mentored award meant to provide seed monies to junior investigators for researching the mechanisms and biology of interstitial lung disease.