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CFF/NIH R01 Unfunded Award

CFF/NIH R01 Unfunded Award

Invests research teams and institutions for CFF NIH Unfunded Award in biotechnology and medical technology.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation CFF/NIH R01 Unfunded Award provides bridge funding to CF researchers who have received a scored but unfunded NIH R01 application. To qualify, the applicant's R01 must have received a percentile score at or below the 40th percentile — indicating scientific merit without falling within the NIH payline. The award provides $125,000 per year for one year, with no indirect…

What this grant funds

Bridges CF-relevant NIH R01 applications that scored at or below the 40th percentile but were not funded, providing one year of $125,000 to support resubmission.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 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