Research & Innovation

World-class research right here in British Columbia! Supporting research pioneers, working hard to help the one in five British Columbians affected by a lung or breathing conditions, is a fundamental initiative of the BC Lung Foundation.

With your support, the BC Lung Foundation helps fund some of the brightest minds in BC as they work tirelessly to help us all breathe easier. Click here to see BC Lung funded research videos.

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The Lung Health Research Grants (LHRG) is a peer-reviewed competition that supports pulmonary research or development projects. Applications will be considered for research proposals that are directly relevant to human respiratory health.

A partnership between Alberta Lung and BC Lung, both organizations manage the LHRG application and peer review process. Applicants should refer to specific provincial guidelines as they may vary for each province.

2026 LHRG Competition

Letter of Intent (LOI)
The LOI form collects key application information to determine whether a proposal falls within the scope of the competition. Following the LOI review, applicants whose submissions meet the competition criteria will be invited to submit a full application.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the competition guidelines prior to completing this form.

The deadline to submit an LOI is January 30, 2026.

Competition Guidelines

Letter of Intent Form

For inquiries about the Lung Health Research Grants competition, contact: grants@bclung.ca