Lung Cancer Discovery Award Grant

Lung Cancer Discovery Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Lung Association
Amount: Up to US $200,000
Last Updated: October 14, 2025

Summary

The Lung Cancer Discovery Award, offered by the American Lung Association, supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for lung cancer patients. With funding of $100,000 per year for up to two years, this award encourages groundbreaking projects that enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, investigate genetic forms of lung cancer, and develop novel screening methods. The initiative is a vital step towards reducing lung cancer morbidity and mortality, ultimately improving patient care and saving lives.

Overview

American Lung Association The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Mission We are focused on defeating lung cancer, creating a tobacco-free future, championing clean air for all and improving the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families. Lung Cancer Discovery Award This opportunity is intended to promote the development of innovative concepts and approaches, which will ultimately significantly improve the morbidity and mortality of lung cancer. The approach might be through basic biology, including host and tumor genetics, or focus on screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The Lung Cancer Discovery Award is for highly meritorious research projects with the potential to: Significantly improve and transform diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms;Improve understanding of lung cancer in never smokers;Investigate EGFR-driven or other genetic forms of lung cancer;Develop and implement novel screening and prevention strategiesFoster innovation using novel approaches;Accelerate progress in lung cancer research that improves patient care and helps save lives The Lung Cancer Discovery Award is for $100,000 per year for up to two years.

Eligibility

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