IASLC's Young Investigator Grants fund early-career researchers to launch independent, innovative projects in lung cancer research.
Funder: International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per grant | 1-year project period | Multiple awards annually
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in thoracic oncology with seed funding to launch independent lung cancer research projects.
Key Information: Geographic region may influence award availability; see guidelines for region-specific details.
The Young Investigator Grants program from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) provides seed funding to early-career researchers aiming to launch independent research in thoracic oncology. The program is designed to help investigators generate preliminary data and establish new lines of inquiry in lung cancer research, with the goal of expanding global research capacity and advancing patient care in lung cancer. Multiple awards are made each year, with specific opportunities and eligibility sometimes influenced by the applicant's geographic region.