Career Advancement Grant: Bridging the Gap to Independence supports mid-career thoracic oncology professionals by funding continued research as they progress toward research independence.
Funder: International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Summary: Supports mid-career thoracic oncology professionals in continuing their research and advancing toward independence.
Key Information: Intended for mid-career professionals in thoracic oncology.
The IASLC Career Advancement Grant supports mid-career professionals in thoracic oncology as they progress toward research independence. It addresses the gap between early-career funding opportunities and more advanced support mechanisms, providing resources and motivation to sustain research alongside demanding professional schedules.
The grant is part of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s broader effort to advance lung cancer treatment, facilitate research advances, and save lives. That effort brings together the IASLC Foundation, other foundations, nonprofits, corporations, and individual donors through partnerships. This grant focuses specifically on maintaining research activity during the transition between career stages.