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The Institute for Respiratory Health (formally the Lung Institute of WA) is proud to once again be offering two $50,000 research grants to support the investigation of specific areas of lung disease. The grants have been made possible through donations to the Institute by individuals and organisations who share our commitment to fighting lung disease through world class research.

Grant applications open Monday, 6th July 2015 and close Friday, 28th August 2015.

THE GLENN BROWN MEMORIAL GRANT  –  CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND BRONCHIECTASIS

One grant-in-aid of up to $50,000 for one year will be available to support: laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis. This grant meets one of the objectives of the Institute for Respiratory Health to support excellence in research in the specific area of respiratory disease.  Applications may be submitted by medical, allied health professionals, nurses, scientists, students and other individuals who demonstrate that they are currently in, or are pursuing research in respiratory disease, and who are financial members of the Institute for Respiratory Health.

Download the grant application here!

THE ALAN KING WESTCARE GRANT – INFECTIOUS LUNG DISEASE INCLUDING TUBERCULOSIS

One grant-in-aid of up to $50,000 for one year will be available to support laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of respiratory infections including tuberculosis. Applications may be submitted by medical, allied health professionals, nurses, scientists, students and other individuals who demonstrate that they are currently in, or are pursuing research in respiratory disease, and who are financial members of the Institute for Respiratory Health.

Download the grant application here!

For further information please contact [email protected] .