Indoor Air Research Award - American Lung Association
Supports research on the health impacts of indoor air quality and development of solutions to improve indoor environments, aiming to inform policy and benefit those at risk of lung disease.
Funder: American Lung Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 2026 (Full Application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for Independent Researchers; up to $50,000/year for Mentored Researchers; max 3 years; no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance understanding and solutions for the health impacts of indoor air quality, aiming to guide policy and improve indoor environments.
Description
The Indoor Air Research Award, administered by the American Lung Association Research Institute, is designed to advance scientific knowledge on the health impacts of indoor air quality and support practical solutions for improving indoor environments. The program prioritizes research that can influence policy and community health, including studies on the association between indoor air pollution and health outcomes, evaluation of interventions, identification of barriers to cleaner indoor environments, and development of cost-effective monitoring and control technologies. Both early-career (mentored) and independent investigators are encouraged to apply, with an emphasis on projects that offer actionable insights for those living with or at risk of lung disease.
