Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award Grant

The Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award, offered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, supports clinically trained physicians transitioning to independent researchers in cystic fibrosis. It provides up to $133,000 per year for three years to facilitate research tailored to individual interests. The funding covers personnel costs and supplies, promoting a strong mentorship during this critical stage of their academic careers.

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 the disease 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.
Program Overview/Description
The Harry Shwachman CF Clinical Investigator Award is part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Physician Training Program and is meant to provide the opportunity for promising, clinically trained physicians with a commitment to research to develop into independent biomedical researchers who have active involvement in CF-related areas. The award is intended to help facilitate the transition from fellowship training to an academic career as an independent investigator. The award enables candidates to undertake three years of research, tailored to the individual’s interests and needs, with a mentor(s) who is/are competent to provide appropriate research guidance and supervision.
Funding Amount
This award provides support for three years at a level of up to $133,000 in direct costs per year (indirect costs are not allowable). Funds may be used to support up to $100,000 in personnel costs, including awardee or other research staff working on the proposed project, and up to $33,000 per year may be requested for supplies, travel, minor equipment, etc. Support is based on a full-time, 12-month appointment.