Grants

We provide funding for research projects.

The Lungitude Foundation Board will consider Small Project Funding for 2026-2027 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.
  • Please email your completed application form to research@lungitude.com.au

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. 1. 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

• • For inquiries about the application process, please email research@lungitude.com.au

Timetable

Monday 8th December 2025 – Applications Open
Friday 27th February 2026 – Applications Close
Monday 2nd March 2026 – Independent Review Open
Friday 24th April 2026 – Independent Review Closes
Thursday 14th May 2026 – Lungitude Board Final Decisions
Tuesday 9th June 2026 – Successful Applications notified (changed to Tuesday due to Monday public holiday)
Monday 15th June 2026 – Public Announcement of 2026 Grants
Tuesday 30th June 2026 – Grants paid as per agreement and details on the Form

The Judy Allen and Margaret Pratt Lung Transplant Research Grant was announced in 2026. The Allen Pratt Grant provides funding for a research project that focuses specifically on Lung Transplant Rejection.

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 and/or Lung Transplant Patient Wellbeing.

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 Daniel Bau Research Grant was established in 2025 through the generosity of his family and friends, in honour of three-time lung transplant recipient Daniel Bau.

The primary aims of this Grant are to:

• Provide funding for all or part of a lung transplant research project
• Fund a small study that is complete in itself and not merely part of a major study
• Support research that directly improves outcomes and quality of life for lung transplant recipients
• Encourage innovative, practical, or translational research that can be implemented within the lung transplant clinical pathway

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 Daniel Bau Research Grant.