Innovation Award - American Lung Association
Supports early-career researchers conducting innovative studies to advance lung disease science and improve patient outcomes.
Funder: American Lung Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 per year for up to 2 years (maximum $150,000 total); no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports early-career investigators conducting innovative research to advance lung disease science and improve patient outcomes.
Description
The American Lung Association Innovation Award is designed to fund highly promising, early-career investigators who have demonstrated excellence and productivity, supporting research that can advance lung disease science and ultimately improve the lives of those affected by lung disease. The award prioritizes projects that are innovative in their approach, design, and methodology, and have the potential to inform evidence-based clinical practice or policy. All applications are subject to rigorous external peer review and must align with the mission of the American Lung Association to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
