Lung association research grant cycle open in Delaware

The American Lung Association in Delaware recently announced the start of its 2025-26 research awards and grants cycle.

Research opportunities have expanded with two new awards this year: a grant supporting research on the impact of indoor air quality on lung health, and a joint research award in partnership with the American Thoracic Society to commemorate the lung association’s 120th anniversary.

The American Lung Association Research Institute funds basic, translational and clinical research, empowering promising scientists and expanding industry collaboration with the goals of eliminating lung disease and improving life for those living with lung disease. The organization is now accepting research grant applications from researchers in Delaware and across the nation with the potential to improve prevention, detection and treatment options for all lung diseases including lung cancer.

“In 2024, we are proud to celebrate 120 years of the American Lung Association, and continue to advance our work to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease,” said Caroline Hutchinson, executive director for the American Lung Association in Delaware. “We invite scientists across Delaware to apply to become a part of our impactful research team and help us continue to change lives by discovering more ways to prevent lung disease, as well as earlier diagnosis techniques and improved treatments.”

Projects funded by the Lung Association Research Institute are carefully evaluated and selected through rigorous scientific peer review. Awardees investigate a wide range of complex issues with the goal of reducing the burden of lung disease.

For more information on all 2025-26 funding opportunities, go to lung.org/research and research.thoracic.org.