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CFF Career Transition Awards (Postdoc-to-Faculty)

CFF Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Awards

Supports physicians and scientists moving from postdoctoral roles into independent academic careers.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Awards support early-career researchers in cystic fibrosis science as they move from postdoctoral training into independent faculty positions. The programme spans two sequential phases over a total duration of three to five years. During the postdoctoral training phase, awardees receive up to $86,000 per year. Upon transitioning to a f…

Supports postdoctoral researchers in cystic fibrosis transitioning to independent faculty positions, covering a postdoctoral training phase at up to $86,000 per year followed by a faculty phase at $80,000 salary plus $30,000 research funds annually.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.cff.org