LUNGevity Career Development Award
The LUNGevity Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent for the 2025 Career Development Award, providing $300,000 over three years to support the most promising early-career investigators committed to advancing lung cancer detection and treatment. This mentored award is designed to help researchers establish independent careers while making impactful contributions to the field.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must:
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Hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
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Be within the first 5 years of their first faculty appointment at a U.S.-based academic or research institution
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Have completed a postdoctoral training fellowship
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Submit a mentoring plan as part of the application
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Apply as part of an institution that has not already received a Career Development Award in the current cycle (only one per institution)
Funding at a glance:
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300,000 USD total ($100,000/year for 3 years)
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Annual milestones must be met
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Awardees must submit progress and financial reports throughout the term
Research focus:
Projects must focus on:
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Early detection of lung cancer
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Individualized treatment approaches, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy
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Clinical or translational relevance and a clear path to impact on patient outcomes
Key deadlines:
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Full Application Deadline: May 12, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT)
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Award Notification: Late Summer 2025
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Award Start Date: November 1, 2025
Where to apply:
Submit through ProposalCentral. The full RFA includes detailed submission instructions and eligibility requirements.
Contact & Details:
Visit www.lungevity.org for full program details and application support.
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