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