ATS grants support early-career researchers globally for innovative respiratory health research, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and advancing new scientific directions.
Funder: American Thoracic Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to six awards of $40,000 each for one year; funds may be used for salaries, supplies, or both; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career investigators worldwide in innovative respiratory health research, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and new scientific directions.
The ATS Unrestricted & Emerging Voices in Health Research Grants aim to foster the development of promising early-career researchers in respiratory health. Up to six grants—including one specifically for the Emerging Voices in Health Research—are awarded annually to support innovative projects in basic, translational, clinical, or public health research related to respiratory diseases. The program is committed to advancing scientific knowledge, encouraging novel research directions, and supporting a diverse and inclusive research community. International researchers are welcome to apply, and the program particularly encourages applications from individuals facing challenges or barriers to entry and advancement in health research.