Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Medical Resident Research Award Grant

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers the Medical Resident Research Award to engage residents in CF-related research projects. This initiative aims to inspire a lasting interest in cystic fibrosis research or care. Awardees are encouraged to include training on equitable care for individuals with CF, with a maximum award amount of $10,000 for one year. This funding supports research efforts while fostering professional development in the CF community.

About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is to cure cystic fibrosis (CF) and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care. To achieve this mission, various types of grants and awards are offered to support meritorious research in CF.
Award Overview
The CF Foundation offers the Medical Resident Research Award to introduce residents to research through participation in a CF-relevant, hypothesis driven research project. The goal of this program is to expose residents to research in an effort to develop and maintain interest in a career in CF research or as a CF care provider.
Health Equity Training
Awardees are strongly encouraged to include appropriate training in ensuring equitable care for all people with CF. Many institutions have dedicated courses or certificate programs in this space that should be acknowledged in your Training Plan.
The maximum award amount is $10,000 per year for one year (Direct Costs Only). Award payments will be made to the Awardee Institution. Salary support may be requested solely for the Resident Applicant or support team members, not the resident’s mentor.