Apply for funding

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Apply for funding

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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2025 Lung Foundation Australia - Rosemary Holmes Travel Grant (World Conference on Lung Cancer)

Target area

Lung cancer

Award

5,000 +GST over 1 year

Applications open

29 May 2025

Applications close

22 July 2025

2025 Lung Foundation Australia - Roslyn Hogan Travel Grant (World Conference For Lung Cancer)

Target area

Lung cancer

Award

$1,250 +GST over 1 year

Applications open

29 May 2025

Applications close

22 July 2025

2025 Lung Foundation Australia - Rosemary Holmes Travel Grant (World Conference on Lung Cancer)

Target area

Lung cancer

Award

5,000 +GST over 1 year

Applications open

29 May 2025

Applications close

22 July 2025

Upcoming Opportunities

The Lung Foundation Australia Ellen Yates Memorial Grant-in-Aid for Lung Cancer Research

Target area

Lung cancer

Award

$30,000

Applications open

August 2025

Applications close

October 2025

Lung Foundation Australia - Lizotte Family Grant for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research

Target area

Pulmonary fibrosis

Award

$5,000 (+GST) over 1 year

Applications open

August 2025

Applications close

October 2025

Lung Foundation Australia – Ludwig Engel Grant for Respiratory Research

Target area

Respiratory medicine

Award

$5,000 (+GST) over 1 year

Applications open

August 2025

Applications close

October 2025

Lung Foundation Australia – Ivan Cash Grant for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research

Target area

Pulmonary fibrosis

Award

$5,000 (+GST) over 1 year

Applications open

August 2025

Applications close

October 2025

External grant opportunities

Lung Foundation Australia encourages researchers interested in lung diseases, including lung cancer, to consider applying for competitive grant opportunities from other national organisations. We welcome researchers to express their interest in partnering with us.

Partnership with LFA for MRFF and NHMRC grant opportunities

Target area

All lung disease and lung cancer

Award

Not applicable

Applications open

July 2025

Applications close

December 2025

NHMRC Partnership Projects 2025

Target area

All lung disease and lung cancer

Award

Not applicable

Applications open

8 January 2025

Applications close

26 November 2025

For more information or help with an application, please contact our team at research@lungfoundation.com.au.

How to apply for funding

Our awards and grants program supports early and mid-career researchers in their career development. These grants help projects that aim to improve 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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Last updated on June 29th, 2025 at 06:34 am

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