Young Investigator Awards Grant

Young Investigator Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
Amount: US $50,000
Last Updated: August 03, 2025

Summary

The IASLC Young Investigator Awards support early-career researchers globally in lung cancer studies, including diagnosis, treatment, and laboratory research. Each award provides USD 50,000 for projects to be completed within a year, with funds covering salary, travel, and necessary research expenses. Applicants must be within five years of their first faculty position and hold IASLC membership. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of lung tumors and thoracic malignancies.

Overview

The IASLC Young Investigator Grants Program funds the training of early-career researchers who wish to pursue careers in lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, or laboratory research as well as other aspects of the study of lung tumors. The committee aims to select one applicant from each of these regions: Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America & Developing Countries (as defined by World Bank), and Australia/Rest of World. Applications must be within the scope of the following funding priorities to be considered: the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and all other aspects of lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Funding IASLC Young Investigator Grants are in the amount of USD 50,000 and are intended to fund projects that can be completed in a one-year timeframe.The funds are paid in one lump sum directly to the institution for the benefit of the individual who is granted. Funds may be used at the discretion of the recipient for salary, fringe benefits, conference registration, travel, consumables, and other necessary expenses to facilitate his or her research.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. IASLC Young Investigator Grants are open to candidates worldwide. At the time of application, the applicant must meet all these requirements:The applicant (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) must be within five years of initial faculty appointment.The applicant must be a member of the IASLC, and if selected for grant funding, must maintain IASLC membership for the duration of the grant.Postdoctoral researchers from non-profit institutions (including academic and governmental institutions) are eligible to apply. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. IASLC membership is required for the duration of the Fellowship.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used for indirect costs, institutional overhead, or the purchase of permanent equipment.Researchers from for-profit institutions will not be considered.