We provide funding for research projects.

Lungitude Foundation Research Grant

The Lungitude Foundation Board will consider Small Project Funding for 2025-2026 grant applications from qualified medical and health professionals, hospitals and institutions committed to standards of excellence in the field of lung (and other organ) transplantation.

Lungitude Foundation Research Grant – Small Project Funding Application Form

Check List – Small Project Funding Application Guidelines

1. Application Form
    • All applications must be submitted using the Small Project Funding Application Form (“Form”).
    • Only one grant application is permitted per Form.
2. Eligibility and Funding
    • Ensure your research project aligns with the Lungitude Model Rules outlined in the Form.
    • Each grant provides up to $30,000 per annum, for a maximum of 2 years.
    • In specific cases, funding may be increased, such as:
      1. If paying two years upfront will accelerate research outcomes.
      2. If additional funding becomes available.
    • Clearly state the total value of your research project and any circumstances that may enhance the consideration of your application.
3. Ethics Approval
    • If Ethics approval is required but not yet granted, submit your application as soon as possible. Funds may be withheld until Ethics approval is obtained.
    • If Ethics approval is not required, explain why in your application.
4. Review and Decision Process
    • The Lungitude Research and Scientific Advisory Committee will independently review all applications and provide recommendations to the Lungitude Board.
    • The Lungitude Board will make the final decision on all grants.
5. Location
    • Applications are only accepted for research projects conducted in Australia.
6. Questions

 

Timetable

3rd February 2025 – Applications Open
28th March 2025 – Applications Close
31st March 2025 – Independent Review Open
2nd May 2025 – Independent Review Closes
15th May 2025 – Lungitude Board Final Decisions
9th June 2025 – Successful Applications notified
30th June 2025 – Grants paid as per agreement and details on the Form

The Jeff Gittus Lung Transplant Fellowship was announced in 2019, funded generously by Liz Gittus and the Gittus Family. The Fellowship provides funding for a research project that focuses specifically on improving lung transplant patient outcomes.

The primary aims of this Fellowship are to:

  • fund a small study that is complete in itself and not merely part of a major study
  • encourage individuals or groups that have not previously been involved in research activities
  • assist graduates in the Health Sciences to initiate research studies, or complete a research project which may form part of higher qualification requirements

One fellowship grant of up to $20,000 will be available every two years to fund a project of 12-18 months total duration.

For further information please email research@lungitude.com.au

The Zoe Brookes Paediatric Grant was announced in 2023, funded by Lungitude Foundation supporters. The Grant provides funding for a paediatric research project that focuses specifically on improving paediatric lung transplant patient outcomes.

The primary aims of this Grant are to:

  • fund a small study that is complete in itself and not merely part of a major study
  • encourage individuals or groups that have not previously been involved in research activities
  • assist graduates in the Health Sciences to initiate research studies, or complete a research project which may form part of higher qualification requirements

One Grant of up to $20,000 will be available every two years to fund a project of 12-18 months total duration.

Applicants should please follow the process detailed above for the Lungitude Small Project Grant Funding. The same timetable and application process applies.

Please ensure you clearly state that the application is for the Zoe Brookes Paediatric Grant.