[American Lung Association](https://www.lung.org)

September 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 2026 (Full Application, by invitation)

Up to $100,000/year for Independent Researchers; up to $50,000/year for Mentored Researchers; max 3 years; no indirect costs.

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. --- ## Due Dates - **September 2026 (anticipated):** Letter of Intent deadline - **December 2026 (anticipated):** Full application submission deadline (by invitation only) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Independent Researchers:** Up to $100,000 per year, for up to three years (total up to $300,000) - **Mentored Researchers:** Up to $50,000 per year, for up to three years (total up to $150,000) - **No indirect costs** (institutional overhead is not permitted) - Awards are subject to annual review and continued funding is contingent on satisfactory progress and availability of funds. - Allowable expenses include salary and fringe benefits for the applicant and project personnel, equipment, and supplies (with limits on travel/publication costs). --- ## Eligibility ### Independent Researcher Applicants - Must hold a doctoral degree and a full-time faculty (or equivalent) position at an academic or research institution. - Must demonstrate research productivity and independence in a relevant field. - Institution must commit resources and support for the applicant during the grant period. - Only one application per cycle is permitted. ### Mentored Researcher Applicants - Must hold a relevant doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, etc.) and be affiliated with a recognized academic or not-for-profit institution. - Intended for early-career investigators (e.g., postdoctoral fellows, medical fellows with at least two years of research training). - Not eligible: medical residents, current students, or established investigators (associate/full professors or those with major independent awards). - Applicants with current mentored career development awards may be eligible if there is no scientific overlap. - Mentored applicants must provide three letters of recommendation (including one from their mentor) and a department head statement. ### General Requirements - All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. - Applications must certify expected employment for the full grant period. - Applicants must not have received funding from the tobacco or e-cigarette industry. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via [ProposalCentral](https://ProposalCentral.altum.com) by the anticipated September deadline. - LOI includes a 1-page project summary, biographical sketch, and proposed budget. - **Step 2:** Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application by the anticipated December deadline. - **Full Application Requirements:** - Research plan (specific aims, research strategy, significance, innovation, approach) - Budget and justification - Biographical sketches for all key personnel - Letters of support (mentor, department head, and recommendations for mentored applicants) - Institutional and regulatory assurances (IRB/IACUC as applicable) - Disclosure of other support (no budgetary overlap allowed) - **Submission:** All materials must be uploaded and submitted electronically via ProposalCentral. --- ## Additional Information - Research must be relevant to the American Lung Association’s mission and have clear potential to impact policy or practice. - Projects may generate preliminary data for future clinical trials or inform public health interventions. - No funds may be used for political/lobbying activities, furniture, computers, construction, honoraria, dues, tuition, or secretarial support. - Applications are peer-reviewed for merit, feasibility, impact, applicant qualifications, and institutional commitment. - Only one application per applicant per cycle is allowed. --- ## External Links - [American Lung Association – Awards & Grants Opportunities](https://www.lung.org/research/awards-and-grants-opportunities) - [Indoor Air Research Award Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.lung.org/getmedia/4c5a5d8f-466b-4d45-bc7b-403f7b5063b0/2025-2026-Indoor-Air-Research-Award.pdf) - [ProposalCentral Application Portal](https://ProposalCentral.altum.com) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@lung.org](mailto:info@lung.org) | | Application support | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | | Phone | +1 800-586-4872 | | Contact form | [ALA Contact Page](https://www.lung.org/about-us/contact-us) | ---

Indoor Air Research Award - American Lung Association

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