LUNGevity VA Research Scholar Award
The LUNGevity Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for its 2025 VA Research Scholar Award, offering $100,000 over two years to support early-career investigators committed to advancing lung cancer research within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. This award aims to enhance early detection and treatment of lung cancer in veterans through impactful, targeted research.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must:
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Hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
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Be either:
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In a postdoctoral fellowship, or
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Within the first five years of a faculty appointment
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Intend to pursue a career in lung cancer research within a VA institution or an academic institution affiliated with a VA hospital
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Submit a mentoring plan as part of their application
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Apply as part of an institution that has not already received this award during the current cycle (one award per institution)
Funding at a glance:
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$100,000 total ($50,000/year for 2 years)
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Projects must meet annual milestones
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Awardees are required to submit progress and financial reports
Research focus:
Projects should:
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Directly impact early detection or treatment outcomes of lung cancer in veterans
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Provide foundational evidence for individualized treatment, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy
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Clearly demonstrate relevance to the veteran population
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 submissions must be completed through ProposalCentral. Full instructions are included in the official RFA.
Contact & Resources:
Visit www.lungevity.org for full award details and program support.
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