The intent of the Clinical Research Award program is to provide support for investigator-initiated clinical research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's mission. Research projects may address diagnosis, treatment, management of disease or symptom, or the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis, using clinical, (observational/interventional), translational, or epidemiologic study approaches.
Applicants must demonstrate access to a sufficient number of CF patients and to appropriate controls.
Up to $150,000 per year (plus 12 percent indirect costs) for a maximum of three years may be requested for single-center clinical research awards.
For multi-center clinical research, the potential award is up to $350,000 per year (plus 12 percent for indirect costs) for a maximum of three years.
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Fall 2023
The CF Foundation seeks applications for the Clinical Research Award from all areas of clinical research that will have an impact on the lives of people with CF. However, the following research areas are of particular interest to the CF Foundation as they will address critical needs of people with CF:
Studies that identify and characterize racial, ethnic, and/or societal contributors to CF disease expression and management
Applicants must be independent investigators. Fellows may submit applications; however, funding will be considered only if they will hold a faculty-level appointment at the time of the award. Industry-sponsored research projects are not eligible for this award.
*NEW* Supplemental Funding to Address High Priority Areas
Remote Collection Supplement: Applicants may request an additional $50,000 (plus 12% indirect costs) over the entire project period to include an additional aim that leverages the proposed main research study aims that address important gaps in knowledge and improve our understanding of the utility of remote collection of either specimens, endpoints, and/or clinical data to address these gaps in knowledge. This supplement is not intended to support Quality Improvement research in sample collection or patient use of daily therapies.
Health Equity Supplement: Applicants may request an additional $50,000 (plus 12% indirect costs) over the entire project period to either advance our knowledge of health disparities in cystic fibrosis or enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion in the biomedical workforce.
