Research projects proposed through this program should be either clinical in focus or from postdoctoral fellows with clinical commitments. Applicants seeking to submit proposals focused on basic science topics such as the restoration of CFTR protein function or mechanisms of disease progression should apply through the Path to a Cure Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award Program or Postdoctoral Research Program.

Postdoctoral fellows applying to this program are expected to be using clinical samples and/or data or interacting with patients. We strongly encourage applicants from programs in physiology, physical therapy, biostatistics, nutrition, registered nursing, social work, social and behavioral science, or similar programs to consider applying. Research projects proposed through this program should be clinical in focus.

Awards may be approved for up to a two-year period. Funding of up to $75,000 in the first year, and up to $76,500 in the second year may be requested. Indirect costs are not allowed.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-residents working in a U.S.-based laboratory.

Policies and Guidelines

Please review the Policies and Guidelines for further information in determining whether to submit an application for this award.

Deadline

Full Application: November 20, 2024

Applications must be submitted online at awards.cff.org. Applicants will receive notifications regarding funding decisions in March 2025.

For More Information

Those who are interested in any funding programs offered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation may get further information, or discuss the potential relevance of their studies or research by contacting the program officer, Elizabeth Yu, at eyu@cff.org or Erik Warnke with the Grants and Contracts Management and Administration Office (GCMA) at ewarnke@cff.org.

Please Direct Inquiries to:
GCMA
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
4550 Montgomery Avenue
Suite 1100 N
Bethesda, MD 20814
800-FIGHT-CF
301-841-2614