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CFF Clinical Research Award

CFF Clinical Research Award

Supports investigator-driven clinical studies addressing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention across key medical priorities.

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The CFF Clinical Research Award supports investigator-initiated clinical research directly tied to CF diagnosis, treatment, disease management, or pathophysiology. Fall 2026 deadlines are April 2, 2026 for the Letter of Intent and August 17, 2026 for the full application, both submitted through awards.cff.org by 5 p.m. ET. Single-center projects receive up to $150,000 per year plus 12% indirect co…

Investigator-initiated clinical research: diagnosis, treatment, management, or pathophysiology of CF using clinical (observational/interventional), translational, or epidemiologic approaches.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 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