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Research Grants is sponsored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. These grants support basic science research to develop new information contributing to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis. Studies may be carried out at subcellular, cellular, animal, or patient levels.
Proposals must be hypothesis-driven and provide sufficient preliminary data.
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# Research Grants | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Research grants are intended to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis. Research grants are intended to support basic science research. Studies may be carried out at the subcellular, cellular, animal, or patient levels.
To be considered, proposals must be hypothesis-driven and provide sufficient preliminary data to justify Cystic Fibrosis Foundation support. For spring submissions, support is available for $150,000 per year (plus 12% for indirect costs) for up to two years, at which time a grant may be competitively renewed for additional funding.
Priority will be placed on those projects that propose to better understand the mechanisms behind disease pathophysiology and to develop strategies to prevent or treat CF. Projects proposing interventional clinical studies must not be submitted through this funding mechanism and should instead be submitted as aClinical Research AwardorClinical Pilot and Feasibility Award.
Applicants seeking to submit proposals focused on topics such as the restoration of CFTR protein function or approaches to fix/replace the defective CFTR gene should apply through thePath to a Cure (PTAC) Research Grant Program. ## Policies and Guidelines Applicants may submit only**one**Research Grant application in 2026 (either spring or fall cycle).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Academic and industry investigators. Applicants may submit only one Research Grant application per year (either spring or fall cycle). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 per year for up to two years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 12, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Research Grants is funded by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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