Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Awards
Supports postdocs transitioning to faculty as they launch independent research on cystic fibrosis pathogenesis, treatment, and related complications.
Funder: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years of support: max 3 years postdoc phase ($66,000–$69,000 stipend + $15,000 research/year); faculty phase: $80,000 salary + $30,000 research/year (no indirect costs).
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers in cystic fibrosis as they transition to independent faculty roles and launch CF-focused research programs.
Description
This award supports promising postdoctoral research fellows in cystic fibrosis (CF) as they transition into independent research faculty positions. The program is designed to provide up to five years of combined support: up to three years during postdoctoral training (Phase I), followed by two years supporting independent research as new faculty (Phase II). The aim is to help awardees refine their research skills, develop independence, and initiate impactful CF research programs. Projects may be at the sub-cellular, cellular, animal, or patient level, and should address key knowledge gaps or develop new approaches relevant to CF pathogenesis or treatment.
