The American Lung Association (ALA) offers 1 predoctoral grant for up to 2 years for scholars with a career focused on the various disciplines of social science. Nurses or students can be awarded this grant. Recipients will examine risk factors affecting lung health by fostering laboratory, patient-centered and social-behavioral research.
DISCIPLINES
Health Sciences. Life Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Nursing. School of Public Health. School of Public Affairs. Psychosocial, behavioral, health services and health policy, epidemiological, biostatistical and public health education research.
ACADEMIC LEVEL
Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation.
CITIZENSHIP
Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. U.S. citizens or residents. Also open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Includes those with J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3 visa, 0-1, and F-1.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be a matriculating student in good standing in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree. Individuals with an M.D. degree who wish to acquire a Ph.D. or those conducting bench research not involving patients or patient data are not eligible to apply. The sponsor should be a recognized authority in the applicant's field of research and possess the necessary training resources. Applicants will be chosen based on scientific merit, innovation, and feasibility of the research plan, and its relevance to the mission of the ALA, as well as the strength of the applicant's education and the sponsor's training record. Project proposal. 3 letters of recommendation.
STIPEND
Awards are up to $21,000 per year and cover stipend and research support. Renewable for a 2nd year.
DEADLINES
12/21/2017
CONTACT
American Lung Association
ATTN: Research Division
21 W. 38th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018
(800) 875-2562
RESEARCH@LUNG.ORG
For more information, contact: Rowena Grainger at rowena.grainger@uconn.edu