As a result of funding constraints on the National Institutes of Health (NIH), coupled with the growing interest in cystic fibrosis research, occasions arise in which highly meritorious grantees are favorably reviewed by the NIH but not funded. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation does not intend to assume the role of the NIH or other governmental funding agencies, but instead wishes to ensure that the momentum in CF research and development of a cohort of CF-focused researchers are not irreversibly slowed due to budget constraints.
The CFF/NIH K-Unfunded Award offers a temporary mechanism for supporting highly meritorious K-award applicants until NIH funding can be obtained. The Foundation will continue to vigorously encourage the NIH to assume support of meritorious CF-focused projects and investigators.
To be considered for this program, applications must, at a minimum, meet the following requirements:
- The application must have been reviewed by an NIH study section and presented to an institute council within 12 months of applying for Foundation support.
- Applications must have been submitted to NIH as a K01, K08, K22, K23, K24, K25, or K99/R00 and fall within 10 points of the applicable priority score. If an applicant has submitted for another K program and wants to know if it qualifies for this award, please contact the program officer, Elizabeth Yu (eyu@cff.org) and grants@cff.org. If an application has been submitted to NIH multiple times, the most recent submission must have been scored within 10 points of the relevant priority score to be considered.
- If awarded, a revised application must be submitted to the NIH within one year of receiving the Foundation award. Failure to do so will result in the loss of support. Documentation showing resubmission must be provided to the Foundation as part of the final scientific report. The CF Foundation offers funding of up to $80,000 per year for up to two years. (Indirect costs are not allowable.)
Policies and Guidelines
Please review the 2020 Policies and Guidelines for complete submission information.
Deadline
By October 31 of every year (or the following business day if the 31st falls on a weekend).
Applications must be submitted online at proposalCENTRAL by 5 p.m. ET on October 31 (or the following business day if the 31st falls on a weekend).
For More Information
Those who are interested in any funding programs offered by the CF Foundation can get further information, or discuss the potential relevance of their studies or research by contacting the Grants and Contracts Office at grants@cff.org.
Please Direct Inquiries to:
Grants and Contracts Office
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
4550 Montgomery Ave.
Suite 1100 N
Bethesda, MD 20814
800-FIGHT-CF
301-841-2614