The American Lung Association--Lung Health Research Dissertation Grant

The objective of the award is to provide fellowship support for doctoral 
research training to individuals who will conduct dissertation research 
on issues relevant to people with lung disease. These fellowships are
intended for students from various disciplines of the behavioral and 
social sciences who have an academic career focus. These include 
psychology, nursing, sociology, epidemiology, health economics,
biostatistics, health policy, health care administration, and public
health. Nurses in any field who are interested in lung disease may also
apply.

Eligibility: At the time of application, applicants must be U.S. citizens,
    Canadian citizen, or permanent resident of the United States enrolled 
    in a U.S. institution. Noncitizens must be submit a notarized statement 
    as proof of permanent resident status. At the time of application, the 
    applicant must be a matriculating student in good standing in a 
    full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree in one of the 
    above-mentioned fields. Individuals with an MD degree who wish to acquire 
    a Ph.D. are not eligible. Generally, individuals conducting laboratory 
    research that does not involve patients or patient data are not eligible. 
    However, nurses pursuing a doctoral degree in any field are eligible.

Period: Grants are for up to two years, subject annual reviews. The second 
    year of funding is based on demonstration of satisfactory progress and 
    the availability of funds.

Stipend: Awards may be for up to $21,000 per year and may cover stipends and 
    research support but generally not equipment. Up to $16,000 and $5,000 
    for research support), may be renewed for an additional year. 

Deadline: October 1 (annually)

Contact:  The American Lung Association 
	  Medical Affairs Division
	  1740 Broadway
	  New York, NY 10019-4374
	  Tel. (212) 315-8793


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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                                         [lung]