LeRoy Matthews Physician-Scientist Award Grant

LeRoy Matthews Physician-Scientist Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Summary

The LeRoy Matthews Physician-Scientist Award supports newly trained pediatricians and internists aiming to excel in cystic fibrosis research. With funding starting at $73,000 plus $12,000 for research in the first year, and increasing to $100,000 plus $33,000 in the sixth year, this award fosters the growth of independent biomedical investigators in the field. Candidates may be identified during residency or sub-specialty training, encouraging early career development in vital medical research.

Overview

The LeRoy Matthews Physician-Scientist Award encourages outstanding newly trained pediatricians and internists to enhance clinical proficiency in cystic fibrosis-related sub-specialties and to develop the necessary research capabilities to become independent biomedical investigators. Candidates for this award can be identified as early as their second year of residency training or at any time during their sub-specialty training. Support ranges from $73,000 (stipend) plus $12,000 (research and development) for year one, to $100,000 (stipend) plus $33,000 (research and development) for year six. Indirect costs are not allowed.

Eligibility

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