ATS/FSR Research Grant in Sarcoidosis

ATS/FSR Research Grant in Sarcoidosis

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Thoracic Society Inc
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Summary

Overview

ATS/FSR Research Grant in Sarcoidosis One grant is available for early-career investigators interested in obstructive lung disease research. This grant is co-funded by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research and ATS. The ATS/FSR Research Grant in Sarcoidosis will support groundbreaking research projects that have the potential to significantly impact the understanding and treatment of sarcoidosis. Since 2005, this partnership has funded over $1 million in sarcoidosis research, catalyzing further advancements in the field. Applicants may request up to $50,000 for one year for salaries or supplies or a combination thereof.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Early-career investigatorsATS defines early-career investigators as individuals within 0-10 years of receiving their terminal degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or completing postdoctoral training, if applicable. For the current grant cycle, this means that you must have received your terminal degree or completed postdoctoral training no earlier than 2016.For MDs, postdoctoral training includes clinical sub-specialty training, but not research training.For PhDs, this definition is inclusive of postdoctoral training.never having received a non-mentored grant ≥ $100,000 per year for at least two years, e.g., PI on a NIH R01 grant. Be an ATS member at the time of application OR include at least one key personnel who is an ATS member to submit a letter of intentBe an ATS member when the grant is awardedhave completed their primary research training (PhD or sub-specialty fellowship) by January 1, 2026Have a firm commitment from their home institution for a faculty position by the time the grant is awarded in January 2027Have not received two ATS Research Program grants or be a current ATS Research Program granteeATS considers exceptions to the early-stage investigator requirement for extenuating life circumstances such as parental or military leave. Sub-specialty training is not considered an extenuating circumstance. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Indirect costs are not supported.