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A newsletter intended to provide researchers with the latest information about funding opportunities and research news from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Tell us more about you! Our Grants Management System (GMS) has been updated with new features. In your User Profile (click on your initial in the top right corner), you can now provide your LinkedIn URL, pronouns, subject matter expertise (60 options to choose from!), and other biographical information. Check it out!
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The Leadership and Education of Advanced Practice Providers – Advancing Clinical Education (LEAPP-ACE) CF Fellowship Program RFA is live now in the GMS. As the next iteration of the LEAPP CF Fellowship, this program is designed to develop new advanced practice providers (APPs) in CF care delivery and expand the CF workforce across both pediatric and adult care settings. Through a structured virtual 18-month program, fellows will develop advanced clinical expertise in CF care through a combination of webinars, self-directed learning, and clinical training with an established clinical mentor. Please note that eligible applicants must be within two years of graduation and have been practicing in outpatient CF care for 2 to 24 months at the time of application. The full application deadline is June 17, 2026. For questions, please contact Lauren Katz ([email protected]).
- The following programs are now live and accepting applications on a rolling basis. The program guidelines are available on the webpages listed below. If you have any questions, please reach out the Pre-Award Specialist or the Program Officer listed on the last page of the RFA.
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Opportunity for medical residents: The 2026 North American CF Conference (NACFC) Resident Roundtable Awards are being offered to promote interest in CF. Residents of any specialty may apply to attend NACFC from October 7-10 in Atlanta, with travel expenses and registration covered. During the conference, residents will participate in a short course and roundtable session to become familiar with CF care and emerging research. Applicants must be current residents in a training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Please share this link with interested residents. The application deadline is June 17, 2026. For questions, contact [email protected].
- Please take our 5-minute Feedback Survey! CF Foundation Grants Team & System Feedback Survey.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Specimens and Resource Library: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is creating a resource for investigators to connect about non-CF Foundation run-biobanks and labs from various institutions, widening the breadth of specimens and resources available for future research and collaboration. If you are interested in participating in this optional resource, please complete this form. For questions, reach out to Elizabeth Yu ([email protected]).
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Federal Advocacy Efforts to Support the National Institutes of Health |
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On May 20, patients, caregivers, advocates, and families from across the country came to Capitol Hill to send a clear message to Congress: Americans want cures, not cuts.
CF advocates and Foundation staff joined the collective effort, which met with more than 80 Congressional offices, to share how early-stage NIH-supported research helped drive the progress and transformation seen in cystic fibrosis today. These conversations reinforced the importance of sustained federal investment to advance new treatments and ultimately a cure for all people with CF.
The meetings helped build support for the request of $51.3 billion for NIH in FY27, but more work remains. The Foundation is continuing to educate lawmakers on the importance of robust NIH funding and the real-world impacts when research slows.
To support these efforts, the Foundation is seeking feedback from the research community on grant delays, application review pauses, slowed approvals, hiring impacts, project disruptions, and other challenges in the current NIH environment. These examples will help policymakers better understand the impact on scientific progress and patient communities. Please reach out to Scott Sherwood, Manager of Advocacy & Government Affairs to share your experience. Information will be de-identified to the extent requested.
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If you have questions about navigating the GMS, please visit our How-to guide!
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If you have any questions, please reach out to the Grants & Contracts Management & Administration (GCMA) Office at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 301-841-2614. The inbox and voicemail are checked periodically. For faster service, we encourage you to use the Grant Assistance Request Form.
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