Funder: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Due Dates: December 8, 2026, 5 p.m. ET (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 in year one and $76,000 in year two; up to two years
Summary: Supports mentored postdoctoral training in basic cystic fibrosis research and preparation for an independent research career.
Key Information: Applicants may submit only one postdoctoral fellowship application in 2026, choosing either the spring or fall cycle.
Description
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation supports MDs, PhDs, and MD/PhDs undertaking postdoctoral research training related to cystic fibrosis (CF). The fellowship enables training in new research areas and methods, advances applicants’ scientific knowledge, and supports data collection toward an independent research career. Projects should improve understanding of CF biology, disease manifestations and progression, treatment response, or approaches to improving health and well-being.
Applications must focus on basic science. Projects focused on restoring CFTR protein function or fixing or replacing the defective CFTR gene belong in the separate Path to a Cure Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award Program. Work with a heavier translational or clinical component belongs in the Clinical Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award Program.
