Awards and Grants

In this section, applicants for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation awards can learn how research is funded, how to navigate our system as both an applicant and awardee, and key research priorities they should keep in mind to maximize their potential for being funded.

• How We Fund Research
• Key Research Priorities for Applicants

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See the list of current and upcoming funding opportunities from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Foundation offers awards for cystic fibrosis research and for professional development and training.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is aware that many labs and clinical studies have been impacted by the recent response to COVID-19. It is the CF Foundation's intention to work with funding applicants and CF Foundation-funded investigators to minimize the effects of the pandemic on research that is critical to advancing the mission of the Foundation.

Learn More About COVID-19 FAQs for Applicants and Awardees

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers competitive awards for research related to CF. Studies may be carried out at the sub-cellular, cellular, animal or patient levels.

• Approaches to Early Diagnosis and Treatment of CLAD Award
• Path to a Cure – Pioneer Award
• Industry Funding Opportunities
• Path to a Cure – Academic Programs

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes the growing demand for medical providers in a variety of specialties who are trained to address the unique needs of people with cystic fibrosis. These awards provide opportunities for further professional development.

• Supporting Careers in Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Research
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Implementation of Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services Award
• Award for a Physical Therapist

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers competitive awards to individuals interested in careers related to CF research and care. For those training awards that include a research project, studies may be carried out at the sub-cellular, cellular, animal or patient levels.

• Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Awards
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award
• Clinical Fellowship Awards

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