The LUNGevity Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for the 2025 Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award, providing $100,000 over two years to support physician-scientists in fellowship training who are committed to improving outcomes for underserved populations affected by lung cancer.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must:
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Hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
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Be in any year of a fellowship and plan to pursue a career in lung cancer research
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Submit a mentoring plan with their application
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Apply as part of an institution that has not already received this award in the current cycle (only one award per institution)
Funding at a glance:
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100,000 total USD ($50,000/year for 2 years)
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Milestones must be met annually
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Award supports mentored clinical research focused on reducing disparities and improving detection or treatment outcomes in lung cancer
Research focus:
Projects should aim to:
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Directly impact early detection or lung cancer outcomes in underserved or underrepresented populations
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Build foundational work for targeted therapies, immunotherapy, or individualized treatment strategies
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Engage communities facing health disparities in cancer care or 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:
All applications must be submitted through ProposalCentral. A detailed RFA is available outlining all submission requirements.
Contact & Details:
Visit www.lungevity.org for application guidance and resources.