Research Grant Program

Adequate research funding is key to furthering developments in lung cancer treatment.
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Through partnering with foundations, nonprofits, corporations and individual donors, the International Lung Cancer Foundation provides funding opportunities each year to facilitate research advances and save lives. 

Upcoming Grants

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Young Investigator Grants

For investigators who are ready to begin independent research studies, ILC Foundation offers numerous grants on an annual cycle, dependent on geographic region of applicant. These one-year grants are for $50,000 in research funding.

Apply for ILCF Grants
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ILCF Fellowships

Exclusive to fellows, these grants provide $50,000 for a one-year research project. Opportunities are numerous and based on geographic region of applicant.

Apply for ILCF Fellowships
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LCFA/BMS/ILCF Disparities in Clinical Oncology Research Grants in Translational Immuno-oncology

To support research in translational immuno-oncology, undertaken by early-career investigators from under-represented populations and under-funded institutions, that aims to improve the care and treatment of individuals with lung cancers.

Apply for LCFA/BMS/ILCF Grants
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ILCF/Novocure Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Research Grants

A joint effort to promote and support innovative research on the use of TTFields in the treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies.

Apply for ILCF/Novocure Grants

Applications Accepted

January 2022 Cycle

 January 15-February 28, 2022

July 2022 Cycle

July 15-August 31, 2022

Donate to Support Research

Donations from patients, caregivers, and those individuals passionate about accelerating the pace of lung cancer research, as well as from our organization and corporate partners, go directly to funding our Research Grants. These Research Grants provide early-career researchers with vital funding opportunities, fostering both tomorrow's lung cancer visionaries and milestones in patient care.

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