International Women’s Day

Just 33% of the world’s researchers are women. Research has shown that women in STEM fields are paid less for their research, publish less, and do not progress as far as men in their careers.

Here at Lung Foundation Australia, we’re committed to gender equality in health and medical research. Through our extensive research program, we’re investing in the best and brightest researchers to support discoveries into the prevention, management and ultimately cure for lung disease and lung cancer. From 1992 to now, 63% of successful applicants for our research awards and grants were women.

Launched in 2021, Lung Foundation Australia’s Hope Research Fund is a 10-year initiative that invests in life-changing lung disease and lung cancer research. With the help of our generous community, we are working to raise $50 million by 2030 to accelerate ground-breaking research that will save lives.

As part of the Hope Research Fund, our awards and grants program identifies and encourages new, innovative research projects across a broad range of lung disease areas. This research drives a deeper understanding of the causes, prevalence and impacts of lung disease, new methods of diagnosis and opportunities to improve outcomes and quality of life.