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CRF Research Grant

CRF Research Grant

Administers research teams and institutions for CRF Research Grant in biotechnology, medical technology, and synthetic biology.

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The Cystinosis Research Foundation (CRF) Research Grant is a competitive award program supporting bench, clinical, and translational research directed at improving treatments or achieving a cure for cystinosis, a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the CTNS gene. CRF has funded 255 awards across 13 countries and has committed more than $73 million to cystinosis research since 20…

Funds bench, clinical, and translational research into cystinosis and its complications — including kidney disease, myopathy, neurological conditions, corneal involvement, and gene or stem cell therapy approaches — with awards typically ranging from $75,000 to $400,000 over one to two years.

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.12–24 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.$2M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.cystinosisresearch.org