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Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship
Canadian respiratory research funding opportunities
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 55,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
These Canadian Lung Association programs support respiratory research and training in Canada, with awards up to $55,000 depending on the competition. They fund projects in interstitial lung disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, allied health research, fellowships, and studentships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interstitial lung disease research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension research projects, including pilot and translational studies
- Applied or clinical respiratory health research
- Basic, clinical, or translational respiratory research
- Training-based research projects for fellows and students
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed supervisor or collaborator letters
- Ethics approval letter, if available
- Academic transcripts, for studentship applications
- CV or biosketch for the supervisor and co-supervisor, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities and researchers
- Early career investigators in respiratory research
- Allied health professionals in recognized clinical disciplines
- PhD and MD trainees
- Postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with tobacco, vaping, or cannabis industry funding
- MDs applying as principal investigators for the Allied Health Research Grant
- Applicants without the required academic or trainee status for the award
- Researchers whose project is outside respiratory health
Eligible expenses
- Research personnel salaries and benefits, when allowed by the award
- Materials and supplies needed for the project
- Publication costs, up to the stated limit where applicable
- Knowledge translation activities, where permitted
- Direct research costs only
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs and institutional overhead
- Membership fees and journal subscriptions
- Equipment purchases
- Travel, unless specifically justified for patient engagement, recruitment, or sample collection
- Salary support for award recipients under applicable trainee programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Canadian universities and institutions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by a review committee.
- Funding decisions are based on review ranking and program fit.
- Applicants are notified by email of the funding decision.
- If funded, progress and ethics requirements must be met before later payments are released.
Additional information
- Only direct research costs are covered.
- Late or incomplete applications may be withdrawn.
- Matching funding or formal confirmation may be required for some awards.
- Progress and final reports are required after funding starts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship?
These Canadian Lung Association programs support respiratory research and training in Canada, with awards up to $55,000 depending on the competition. They fund projects in interstitial lung disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, allied health research, fellowships, and studentships.
How much funding can be received?
Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship Funds up to $55,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship program?
To be eligible for the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship program, you must:
Respiratory health research focus
Eligible academic or professional status
Canadian institution required
What expenses are eligible under Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship?
Interstitial lung disease research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies
Pulmonary arterial hypertension research projects, including pilot and translational studies
Applied or clinical respiratory health research
Basic, clinical, or translational respiratory research
Training-based research projects for fellows and students
Who can I contact for more information about the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship?
You can contact Canadian Lung Association by email at research@lung.ca or by phone at 613-569-6411.
Where is the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship available?
The Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship program is available across Canada.
Is the Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Multiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship is a Grant and Funding