American Lung Association funds innovative projects to transform lung cancer screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment—especially genetics-driven disease and never-smoker lung cancer. Up to two years of support.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Doctoral degree; independent, full-time faculty/professional appointment with completed fellowship.
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U.S. nonprofit host institution only; applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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One LOI and one application per ALA cycle; may receive this grant only once.
Funding Details:
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USD 100,000 per year for up to 2 years (max USD 200,000).
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Indirect costs not allowed.
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≤75% of total budget may support the PI’s salary/benefits; ≤30% for permanent equipment.
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Discretionary travel/publication costs up to USD 2,500 per year.
Deadline:
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LOI opens: August 7, 2025; LOI due: September 18, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
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By-invitation full application due: December 1, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
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Notifications: June 2026; start date: July 1, 2026.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Submit via ProposalCentral.
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Questions: [email protected].