American Lung Association seeks grant applications from RI researchers

ABSTRACT

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