Parker B. Francis Respiratory Research Grant

Parker B. Francis Respiratory Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Summary

The Parker B. Francis Respiratory Research Grant, offered by the American Respiratory Care Foundation, aims to support innovative research in respiratory care. Grants are available to qualified investigators, with a focus on projects involving respiratory therapists or technicians. Awards typically do not exceed $10,000 annually and are intended to supplement other funding sources. This initiative underscores the foundation's commitment to enhancing respiratory health through research and education.

Overview

Mission Statement The American Respiratory Care Foundation is dedicated to promoting respiratory health through the support of research, education, and patient-focused philanthropic activities in respiratory care. Research Grants Research funds are available to qualified investigators in the field of respiratory care. Parker B. Francis Respiratory Research Grant The amount and frequency of this award is at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of the American Respiratory Care Foundation and dependent upon the quality of the proposals. Objectives The ARCF offers grants in aid for research related to respiratory care to non-profit organizations. Grants will be made only for projects in which respiratory therapists or respiratory technicians are involved in a meaningful way. As awards are generally limited to $10,000 per year, these funds are designed to supplement other forms of support for the investigation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The principal investigator may be a physician or respiratory care practitioner. However, a respiratory care practitioner must be the co-principal investigator if a physician is the principal applicant.