Lung Cancer Research Funding
Now Open: 2026 Research Funding Opportunity – Peg’s Fight for Life Award
A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation (ABOH) is proud to announce that its 2026 Request for Letters of Intent is now open. We are seeking early career investigators in the U.S. who are passionate about transforming the future of lung cancer treatment and survival.
About the Award
The 2026 Peg’s Fight for Life Award offers $150,000 paid over two years to support early-career researchers focused oncogene-driven lung cancer and related translational research topics. Funding supports salaries and research costs to help retain top scientific talent in the lung cancer field.
Preferred Research Topics
- Overcoming resistance to immunotherapy and targeted therapies
- Understanding mechanisms of acquired resistance
- Identifying predictive and prognostic biomarkers
- Advancing innovative approaches to treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Eligibility Criteria
- Early career investigator (within first 10 years of faculty appointment)
- U.S. institution affiliation required
- Mentor support and institutional letter of support required
- Doctoral degree: MD, PhD, DO, DrPH (or equivalent)
Key Dates
- May 13, 2026: Letter of intent request opens
- June 30, 2026: Letter of intent submission deadline
- July 14, 2026: Invitations for full proposals sent (up to 15 finalists)
- August 25, 2026: Full proposal deadline
More Information
Contact: Teri Cannon, Executive Director
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