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 – Tony Britton PhD Scholarship in Occupational Lung Disease | Occupational Lung Disease | 45,000 +GST over 3 years. | 7 January 2025 | 11 February 2025 | 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 | January 2025 | June 2025 | 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 |
| NHMRC Partnership Projects 2025 | 8 Jan 2025 | 26 Nov 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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