ATS/Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia (ACDMPV) Research Grant

1 grant available
$50,000 per year for 2 years

Target Audience:
Investigators (early-stage or established) interested in research relevant to ACDMPV

The focus of this research grant is proposals that advance research in the area of alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary veins (ACDMPV). Proposals may be basic, translational, or clinical science research projects. Procedures or proposed therapeutic trials may be new, based on recent biochemical or pharmacological evidence, or in preliminary stages of clinical investigation. Evaluation of proposals will include careful consideration of protocol design, objectiveness of parameters measured, and statistical evaluation proposed. Protocols that will focus on treatment (rather than cause, early detection or diagnosis) will be given priority.

ALA/ATS/CHEST Foundation Respiratory Health Equity Research Award

1 grant available
$100,000 per year for 2 years

The focus of this research grant is clinical research that addresses topics on improving clinical outcomes in preventing and/or treating lung disease that disproportionately affects under-represented minority (URM) patient groups. URM patient groups includes patients from lower-middle- and low-income countries as defined by the World Bank, or the following North American populations: African Americans, Mexican-Americans, Native Americans (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians), Pacific Islanders, and mainland Puerto Ricans.

Applicants may request up to $100,000 per year for two years for salaries, supplies, or a combination of these two. No more than 20% of the budget can be for salary. Indirect costs will not be paid to the sponsoring institution.

Recipients will also be eligible for complimentary registration and a $1,000 travel stipend to attend both the ATS International Conference and CHEST Annual Meeting up to one-year past conclusion of the research to present data.

ATS Research Award in Interstitial Lung Disease

1 grant available
$50,000 for 1 year

Target Audience:
Early-stage investigators interested in research that is relevant to ILD

The focus of this research grant is proposals that advance research in the area of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).  Applicants may request up to $50,000 for one year. Granted funds may be used to provide salary support for the PI or ancillary staff, to purchase supplies and/or reagents, or for subject enrollment fees directly related to the project or other allowable costs. Travel for the PI for purposes of presenting data related to the project is limited to $2,000 per year. Indirect costs will not be paid to the sponsoring institution.

ATS/CSL Behring Research Award in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)