CF Research Innovation Awards: Mentored Research Grant

CF Research Innovation Awards: Mentored Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Vertex Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $125,000
Last Updated: September 25, 2025

Summary

The Vertex Foundation offers the CF Research Innovation Awards to support the next generation of researchers in cystic fibrosis (CF). These highly competitive grants provide up to $125,000 over two years for mentored projects with established CF researchers. The awards aim to advance understanding and treatment of serious diseases, fostering innovation and collaboration in the scientific community. Vertex is dedicated to improving lives through education, innovation, and community support.

Overview

Vertex Foundation The Vertex Foundation seeks to improve the lives of people with serious diseases and contribute to the communities where Vertex is located through education, innovation and health. The charitable 501(c)(3) foundation is an extension of Vertex’s corporate giving commitment and was established in 2017. The Vertex Foundation focuses its support on four areas: STEAM education to support the next generation of innovators Social innovation to enable innovative solutions to community challenges Healthy families to support quality of life for families with children living with serious diseases Community support through Vertex employee engagement programs and by providing donations during times of disaster The Foundation supports projects and organizations with a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity and seeks to promote these values through all of its programs. Grants Vertex is committed to funding programs and initiatives that advance the knowledge and care for people around the world living with cystic fibrosis and other serious diseases where we focus our research. Vertex supports independent research, educational programs and initiatives aimed at educating health care professionals, patients, caregivers and the scientific community. We also provide organizational sponsorships and corporate memberships to fund programs and initiatives for leading scientists, researchers, doctors and public health experts who share our vision for transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Award Programs Vertex offers three competitive grant programs focused on advancing scientific and clinical research in the field and in support of the CF community: Circle of CareCF Research Innovation Awards Independent Research Mentored ResearchVertex Innovation Awards CF Research Innovation Awards Vertex CF Research Innovation Awards (RIA) are highly competitive grants created to inspire and support the next generation of M.D.s and Ph.Ds. who are working to advance the understanding of CF and establish their careers as CF researchers. There are two categories of awards: Independent Research and Mentored Research. Mentored Research Innovation Awards Mentored RIAs provide grants of up to $125,000 USD distributed over two years to support mentored projects with established CF researchers. Up to four awards are given annually.

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