Public Health and Public Policy Research Award - American Lung Association
Funds research on public policy interventions to improve lung health, focusing on air quality, tobacco control, health disparities, and related public health issues.
Funder: American Lung Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year for up to two years (maximum $100,000 total); annual renewal contingent on progress and funds.
Summary: Supports research that informs and innovates public policies to improve lung health, focusing on air quality, tobacco control, disparities, and related areas.
Key Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; only one application per cycle; no indirect costs allowed.
Description
This award from the American Lung Association funds research that evaluates or develops public policy interventions impacting lung health. The program seeks projects that generate evidence to guide and improve policies related to healthy air, climate change, tobacco control, health disparities, access to care, and other public health issues affecting the lungs. Both independent and mentored researchers are eligible, with a focus on producing practical, policy-relevant results and promoting public dissemination.
