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CFF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award

CFF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award

Runs students and early career scholars with mentoring support for CFF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award in biotechnology and medical technology.

Between cyclesCystic Fibrosis FoundationUnited States

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award supports early-career scientists conducting CF-relevant research in a mentored postdoctoral setting. The fellowship provides a stipend of $75,000 in Year 1 and $76,000 in Year 2, with no indirect costs. The two-year duration is consistent with standard postdoctoral fellowship terms at major disease foundations. Both the standard…

Supports postdoctoral researchers conducting basic, translational, or clinical cystic fibrosis research, with stipends of $75,000 in year one and $76,000 in year two across May and December annual cycles.

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.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 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