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We're committed to funding research and supporting researchers at all stages of their career.  Take a look at our current opportunities and find out how to apply. 

The Trust aims to create a balanced portfolio of research programmes, with both early stage programmes and those addressing later stage clinical programmes. For the latter clinical studies, reference to the outcomes of the James Lind Alliance refreshed CF  research priorities is required.

  • Strategic Research Centres

    We have set up our Strategic Research Centres (SRCs) to exploit the latest opportunities in science, encourage internationally-competitive researchers to lend their talents to cystic fibrosis (CF) research, facilitate new partnerships, widen awareness of CF research and recruit the brightest and best young researchers. 

    The funding call for 2024 applications is now open, the deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 29 April 2024

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  • Development Awards

    Development Awards (DAs) provide funding for researchers to undertake preparatory work to develop future applications for further funding. There are two types of DA available one for Early Career Researchers and one for Established Investigators.

    The funding call for 2024 applications is now open, the deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 29 April 2024

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  • Summer Studentships

    Our Summer Studentships provide promising medical and basic science undergraduates with hands-on experience of research during the academic summer vacation, with the aim of attracting the brightest and best into a career in CF research.

    The call for applications for summer studentships for 2024 is now open. The deadline for applying is Wednesday 17 April 2024.

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  • Venture and Innovation Awards

    Our Venture and Innovation Awards (VIAs) provide financial support to innovative research projects and allow the Trust to bring in funding from external agencies. Find out more about applying for this stream of funding.

  • Translational Innovation Hub Network for Lung Health and Infection in Cystic Fibrosis

    LifeArc and Cystic Fibrosis Trust have agreed to come to together to fund a new Translational Innovation Hub Network for Lung Health and Infection in Cystic Fibrosis. Call for applications has now closed.

    Find out more about the Translational Innovation Hub Network

  • Clinical Fellowships

    We have co-funding agreements with Medical Research Council and NIHR to fund the following clinical fellowships:

    • MRC Clinical Training Fellowships
    • NIHR Predoctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowships (PCAF)

    Please see our Research noticeboard for more information on these and other open funding calls from other funders of CF research.

  • Our funding process and governance

    Applications for Cystic Fibrosis Trust research grants undergo a rigorous external peer review system before being considered by our Research Grant Review Committee (RGRC), which recommends applications for funding. Find out about our funding process and governance.

  • Funding calls from other funders of CF research

    Please see our Research noticeboard for more information on these and other open funding calls from other funders of CF research.

Research we fund

We fund research to tackle some of the most pressing issues in CF today. Find out how your donations are making a difference.

Research noticeboard

Full of useful reminders of grant deadlines, conferences and workshops, this is your go-to page for important information to progress your research.

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