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CFF Research Grants

CFF Research Grants

Supports research teams and institutions for CFF Research Grants in biotechnology, medical technology, and synthetic biology.

Between cyclesCystic Fibrosis FoundationUnited States

The CFF Research Grant fall cycle provides the same funding terms as the spring cycle and serves as the second annual opportunity for basic science investigators who missed the May deadline or chose to strengthen preliminary data over the summer. The award provides up to $150,000 per year in direct costs plus 12% indirect costs for up to two years, competitively renewable. The fall deadline is exp…

Basic science research on etiology and pathogenesis of CF; hypothesis-driven, subcellular to patient level; no CFTR modulator/gene therapy focus.

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.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