The American Lung Association and The CHEST Foundation are partnering to further clinical research to benefit the estimated 22.9 million of Americans living with asthma.

Through the Asthma Clinical Patient Care Research Grant, the American Lung Association and The CHEST Foundation will award a two-year research grant valued at $40,000 annually to a qualified investigator. Applications are due on October 21, 2009, and awards will be announced in April of 2010.

"We're pleased to partner with another organization equally dedicated to improving the care of people living with asthma," said Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO. "Together, through our shared strength, we will seek practice-changing scientific innovations by supporting one of the research community's best and brightest investigators."

All applicants must hold a doctoral degree, be assured of a faculty appointment with demonstrated institutional commitment including start up funds and research space by the start of the award. Completion of two years of post-doctoral research training is also required.

Application materials are available online at https://proposalcentral.altum. It is strongly advised that applicants first read through the program descriptions to determine complete eligibility and to ensure accurate preparation of the application.

"Our continuing partnership with the American Lung Association reinforces The CHEST Foundation's commitment to lung health and patient-focused care," said John C. Alexander, Jr., MD, FCCP, President of The CHEST Foundation. "It is our hope that the Asthma Clinical Care Research Grant will enable physicians to further important research in clinical asthma care and, ultimately, lead to improved patient care for those living with asthma."

All applications will be reviewed for scientific merit, innovation and feasibility of the research plan in addition to its relevance to the mission of the American Lung Association. Funding is contingent on the quality of applications received.

About The CHEST Foundation

The CHEST Foundation was created in 1996 as the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). The CHEST Foundation mission is to provide resources to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest. In order to fulfill its mission, The CHEST Foundation has targeted the following four focus areas: tobacco prevention, humanitarian service, clinical research, and critical care. For more information about The CHEST Foundation, please visit chestfoundation.

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American Lung Association