A primary goal of the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Laurell's Training Award (ALTA) is to identify and engage investigators (both physicians and scientists) who are early in their careers in a longstanding commitment to investigating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). In awarding 2 grants, the goal/intention is to award one grant for a clinical proposal and a second for a basic research proposal. Another objective of the ALTA award is to strengthen the network between scientists and clinicians working in the field of AATD.

Applications process for the ALTA Awards 2025 closed.

The awardees will be announced on 15/09/2025.

Applications for the next edition 2026 will be accepted between 15/09/2025 and 01/03/2026.

To see the 2024 ALTA Award winners please click here.