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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kha Kiang Khoo Memorial Award in ROS-1 Lung Cancer Research | Lung Cancer | $20,000 | Open now | 30 June 2024 | Apply here |
Upcoming opportunities
| Opportunity | Target Area | Award | Applications Open | Applications Close | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expression of Interest: Partnership with LFA for MRFF and NHMRC grant opportunities. | All lung conditions | N/A | Jan 2024 | Dec 2024 | Submit EOI here |
| Lung Foundation Australia – Chiesi EMCR Fellowship in COPD | COPD | $140,000 over 2 years | Late 2024 | - | Coming soon |
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 below external funding opportunities. We welcome expressions of interest from researchers for endorsement and partnership. Submit your EOI via the ‘Open Opportunities’ section above.
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 |
| 2023 Multidisciplinary Models of Primary Care (Streams 1, 2 and 3) | 18 Oct 2023 | 10 Apr 2024 | Apply here |
| 2023 Multidisciplinary Models of Primary Care (Stream 4) | 18 Oct 2023 | 7 Aug 2024 | Apply here |
| 2024 Survivorship Care and Collaborative Research Prioritisation | 7 Feb 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | Apply here |
| 2024 Indigenous Health Research | 7 Feb 2024 | 24 Jul 2024 | Apply here |
| 2024 Early to Mid-Career Researchers | 7 Feb 2024 | 24 Jul 2024 | Apply here |
| HCF Research Foundation Health Services Research Grants 2024 | 25 March 2024 | Expressions of interest close 5pm on Monday 6th May 2024 (AEST). | Apply here |
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