Lung Foundation Australia's awards and grants program aims to support early and mid-career researchers in their career development. These grants are designed to support projects that aim to advance the diagnosis, treatment and care of lung conditions and lung cancer. Before applying for a Lung Foundation Australia research grant please read our Research Grants and Awards Policy.
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Open opportunities
| Opportunity | Target Area | Award | Applications Open | Applications Close | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Foundation Australia - Lizotte Family Grant for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research | COPD Postdocortal Research Fellowship | $5000 (+GST) over 1 year | 2 October 2024 | 2 December 2024 | Apply here |
| Lung Foundation Australia – Ludwig Engel Grant for Respiratory Research | Respiratory Medicine | $5000 (+GST) over 1 year | 2 October 2024 | 2 December 204 | Apply here |
| Lung Foundation Australia – Ivan Cash Grant for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research | Pulmonary Fibrosis | $5000 (+GST) over 1 year | 2 October 2024 | 2 December 204 | Apply here |
| Lung Foundation Australia – Tony Britton PhD Scholarship in Occupational Lung Disease | Occupational Lung Disease | 45,000 +GST over 3 years. | 2 October 2024 | 2 December 2024 | Apply here |
| Lung Foundation Australia – Chiesi Australia COPD Research Fellowship | COPD | $140,000 +GST over 2 years | 2 October 2024 | 2 December 2024 | Apply here |
| Expression of interest: Partnership with LFA for MRFF Chronic Respiratory Conditions 2024 Grant Opportunity | Respiratory Conditions | N/A | Open now | March 2025 | Apply here |
| Expression of Interest: Partnership with LFA for MRFF and NHMRC grant opportunities. | All lung conditions | N/A | Jan 2024 | Dec 2024 | Apply here |
External Grant Opportunities
| Opportunity | Applications Open | Applications Close | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research | 13 Feb 2023 | 31 Mar 2026 (expected) | Apply here |
| 2023 Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (Stream 4 Stage 2) | 6 Sept 2023 | 30 Apr 2025 | Apply here |
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) also provides award opportunities for respiratory health clinicians and research scientists. For more information visit: TSANZ Awards
Lung Foundation Australia encourages researchers with an interest in lung conditions, including lung cancer, to consider submitting applications to the above external funding opportunities. We welcome expressions of interest from researchers for endorsement and partnership. Submit your EOI via the ‘Open Opportunities’ section above.
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