“My award came at a critical time in my project.”

“My award gave me protected time for research.”

“My award gave me the freedom to take risks.”

Many ATS members share that their early-career research grant had a tremendous impact on their work. Did you receive a life-changing research grant from the ATS Research Program or any other funding source? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Your story will demonstrate the transformative power of research—and help build a future where our patients can breathe better.

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