ATS Partner Grants: ATS/CSL Behring Research Award in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Overview

ATS/CSL Behring Research Award in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

* 1 grant available
* $50,000 per year for 1 year

Target Audience

Early-stage investigators interested in research on ARDS.

The focus of this research grant is proposals that advance understanding of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Applicants may request up to $50,000 for 1 year. Granted funds may be used to provide salary support for the PI or ancillary staff, to purchase supplies and/or reagents, or subject enrollment fees directly related to the project or other allowable costs. Travel for the PI for purposes of presenting data related to the project is limited to $2,000 per year. Indirect costs will not be paid to the sponsoring institution.

Eligibility

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* Applicants or at least one of the key personnel must be an ATS member at the time of application
* The principal investigator must be a full ATS member at the time the grant is awarded
* Applicants must have completed their primary research training (PhD or sub-specialty fellowship) by September 1, 2024
* Applicants must have a firm commitment from their home institution for a faculty position by the time the award is disbursed (May 2025)
* Applicants must not have received 2 ATS Research Program grants or be a current ATS Research Program Awardee 
* Applicants who are not US citizens but are currently based in the US must hold a Visa that spans the project period of the grant
* We do accept submissions by international and domestic applicants unless otherwise specified.
* Must be Early-stage investigator, defined as:
* within 12 years of terminal degree (e.g. MD, PhD), please note that sub-specialty training does not count;
* never having received any non-mentored grants ≥ $100,000 per year for at least 2 years;
* exceptions (not related to sub-specialty training) may be considered if there are extenuating circumstances (such as parental or military leave).

_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants or at least one of the key personnel must be an ATS member at the time of application. The principal investigator must be a full ATS member at the time the grant is awarded._