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PFF Scholars Program

PFF Scholars Program

Funds early-career investigators advancing pulmonary fibrosis science through the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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About

The PFF Scholars Program is the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's primary investigator-support grant, providing up to $100,000 over two years to early-career researchers advancing scientific understanding of pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease. Established in 2019 — replacing the Foundation's earlier Junior and Established Investigator Award structure — the programme accepts proposals a…

What this grant funds

Early-career investigator awards funding basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological research in pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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: 31 May 2026