Funding Opportunities

Cystic Fibrosis Canada offers an annual funding competition to support CF research and training in these categories:

Research Programs

Operating grants are available for scientific and clinical researchers studying aspects of cystic fibrosis relevant to our CF Community Research Priorities at a Canadian academic institution (University, hospital, research institute, etc.):

• Basic Science Research grants
  • To support innovative basic science research projects that improve our understanding of CF and/or have a significant impact on the concepts, methods, treatments, and/or technologies applicable to CF. Valued at up to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years. 

• Clinical Research grants
  • To support clinical research projects that: improve the health and quality of life of CF patients and/or bridge the gap between research and clinical care. Valued at up to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years. 

• NEW: Seed Grants
  • Anticipated to start in 2023. Seed Grants are valued at up to $50,000 for up to 1 year to study a new, innovative research idea for which the researcher doesn’t yet have preliminary data or other research funding. The goal of the Seed Grants program is to support researchers to develop initial data on innovative new research projects that can then be used to apply for new funding from other sources. 

For more information see Application Forms and Deadlines

More details are available in the current version of the Grants & Awards Guide.

Training Awards

Training awards provide salary support and in some cases research laboratory support for researchers at specific stages in their career to help develop the next generation of Canadian CF researchers and clinicians:

• Early Career Investigator awards
  • An independent researcher who has not held a Cystic Fibrosis Canada grant in the past and has held his/her first full- time academic or research appointment for a period no longer than 60 months are eligible to apply.

• Research Fellowship awards
  • Individuals who hold MD or PhD degrees and as first-time applicants who, as of the application deadline have completed less than four years of training after completing their PhD or post-MD clinical training, are eligible to apply.

• Clinical Fellowship awards
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have an MD degree, have recently completed their clinical training, are exam eligible, and have obtained medical licensure in Canada, are eligible to apply.

For more information see Application Forms and Deadlines

More details are available in the current version of the Grants & Awards Guide.

WEBINAR RECORDING:Trainee Grantsmanship Workshop hosted by CF Canada, the Canadian Lung Association (CLA), and the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) at CIHR.

Webinar Recording: Cystic Fibrosis Canada - 2021 Research Grants