Indoor Air Research Award
The Indoor Air Research Award from the American Lung Association funds research on how indoor air quality affects health and supports solutions to improve indoor environments.
Funder: American Lung Association
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 1, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $100,000/year (Independent) or $50,000/year (Mentored), up to 3 years; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports research advancing understanding of indoor air quality’s health impacts and solutions to improve indoor environments.
Key Information: Only one application per applicant per cycle; U.S. not-for-profit institutional employment required.
Description
The American Lung Association’s Indoor Air Research Award funds innovative projects that advance scientific knowledge of how indoor air quality affects health and seeks actionable solutions to improve indoor environments. The goal is to support research that generates evidence to inform interventions, public policy, and practical strategies for reducing health risks associated with poor indoor air. Both independent and mentored investigators are eligible, and the program emphasizes research that can lead to community-level changes or policy updates to benefit those living with or at risk of lung disease.
