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APSR Multi-Society Research Projects

Asian Pacific Society of Respirology

Purpose

To promote the research activities of APSR assemblies

Project duration

Two years

Requirements

One interim report required, plus a final report of the results within 12 months of the project’s completion.

Research team size

At least four APSR assembly members from two or more en bloc societies and from two or more countries/regions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Funds availability

US$50,000 per year maximum (US$100,000 maximum for the 2-year project)

Scoring Criteria

The following weighting will be used to evaluate the application.

Purpose of the research (10%)
Background and necessity of the research (20%)
Methodology of the research (30%)
Novelty of the research (20%)
Ability to perform the research (20%)

All applications which meet criteria will be evaluated by the APSR Research Committee and the most suitable one, if any, will be passed to the APSR Executive Committee for approval.

Application

Download the application form from APSR_Multi-Society_Research_Project_Application.docx, complete and send it to research@apsr.org by 31 May 2026.
The Principal Investigator of the project team must be an applicant.
Applicants who apply for other APSR Research Grants are ineligible to apply for the Multi-Society Research Project in the same calendar year.
Recipients of other APSR Research Grants are ineligible to apply for additional APSR funds until the funded project is completed, and the final project reports are submitted.

Expected timelineFebruary 2026:

Call for Applications

31 May 2026:

Application deadline

July 2026:

Completion of evaluation and selection by the Research Committee

August 2026:

Approval by the Executive Committee

September 2026:

Announcement of the selection

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Based on APSR programs and funded research patterns:

🥇 1. Strong Relevance to Respiratory Diseases (Top Predictor)

Must focus on:
- COPD
- Asthma
- Tuberculosis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung infections

✔ Clear impact on respiratory health outcomes is essential

🥈 2. Regional Relevance (Asia-Pacific Focus)

Strong preference for:
- Studies addressing regional disease burden

✔ High success:

TB, air pollution-related diseases, smoking-related conditions

🥉 3. Clinical / Translational Impact

Preference for:
- Patient-oriented research
- Clinical studies

✔ Projects influencing practice or guidelines score higher

4. Early Career Investigator Support

Many APSR grants target:
- Young researchers
- Trainees

✔ Predictor:

Strong mentorship and institutional backing

5. Feasibility & Resource Appropriateness

Grants are often:
- Small to mid-scale

✔ Winning proposals:

Realistic for available infrastructure

6. Public Health & Epidemiology Focus

Strong emphasis on:
- Disease burden
- Prevention strategies

✔ Especially relevant in developing countries

7. Collaboration Across Institutions

Multi-center or regional collaboration:
- Increases competitiveness

8. Clear Methodology & Outcomes

Strong proposals include:
- Defined endpoints
- Measurable clinical outcomes

🧪 Common Funded Research Areas

Tuberculosis and lung infections
COPD and asthma management
Air pollution and lung health
Interstitial lung diseases
Sleep apnea
Lung cancer (screening/early detection)

⚠️ Common Reasons for Rejection

Weak respiratory focus
Lack of regional relevance
Overly complex or under-resourced study
Poor methodology
No clear clinical or public health impact

🧠 Bottom Line (Key Predictors Ranked)

Direct relevance to respiratory diseases
Asia-Pacific regional importance
Clinical/translational impact
Feasible and well-designed study
Early-career support + mentorship
Public health significance

Specialties

Others

Pulmonology

Eligibility Requirements

The Project team must be all APSR assembly members from two or more en bloc societies and from two or more countries/regions in the Asia-Pacific region, and there must be at least four members in the team.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Asian Pacific Society of Respirology

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 2F, UK’s Bldg.2-29-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033

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