Types of grants we fund

Asthma + Lung UK funds research in line with our research strategy through the following types of awards.

Please note: our grant round is currently closed – watch this space for future opportunities.

Grant types overview

Below are the types of awards we offer, including funding amounts, durations, and aims. Availability may vary each grant round.

Grant type Funding Duration Purpose
Clinical Trial Up to £500,000 Up to 4 years Trials of new treatments, testing either new or existing molecules that are not yet licensed for any indication or are already licensed for other indications.
Junior Fellowship Up to £100,000 Up to 18 months For PhD holders with a clinical or non-clinical respiratory or data science background.
Senior Fellowship Clinical: up to £250,000
Non-clinical: up to £225,000
Up to 5 years The aim of these awards is to identify and invest in the next generation of respiratory research scientists.  
PhD Studentship Up to £125,000 Up to 3 years These provide foundation training in research for graduates. 
PhD Bursary for healthcare professional Up to £30,000 Up to 3 years Support for healthcare professionals who have secured a PhD in a respiratory subject, but whose stipend will not cover their living costs.
Project Grant Up to £400,000 Up to 3 years These awards enable world-class research to tackle priority challenges in respiratory research. 
Pump-priming Grant Up to £100,000 (£40,000 for mesothelioma research projects) Up to 18 months Small size grants to kickstart your research. These support proof of concept studies in new or original areas of research. 

Externally supported awards

PhD Studentships, PhD healthcare professional bursaries and Junior Fellowships

Trusts, corporates and individuals often donate funds in support of a specific project or lung condition. These processes help the charity to achieve our pledged funds to the researchers rather than providing additional money for a specific project.

Grants may be underwritten by an external funding body. Grant holders may be asked to report in more details on certain aspects of their project, present their work or become involved in publicity for the trust or Asthma + Lung UK.