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PFF Scholars Program
One of the primary missions of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) is to fund research that will ultimately lead to successful therapies to improve care and quality of life for those affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF). As part of this commitment, the Foundation will support new research through its own grant award program and through partnership grants with other patient advocacy organizations. The Research Fund to Cure Pulmonary Fibrosis was established with the primary goal of funding innovative grants that offer a high likelihood of advancing research that improves the understanding of pulmonary fibrosis and/or that could translate into successful therapies in the following areas:
• Basic Science
• Translational Research
• Clinical Research
• Epidemiological Research
• Health Services Research
The PFF Scholars Program is designed to support early stage researchers and provide career development opportunities to future leaders in the field of pulmonary fibrosis. Awards will be offered for $100,000 USD to be given over a two-year period to encourage early stage investigators (individuals must be post-doctoral trainees, instructors, or Assistant professors) to support them as they seek “K” or “R”-level funding. Those who have completed their terminal degree 12 years or more from the date of the application deadline are not eligible. The PFF will support additional scholarly activities, including supplementary mentorship by a PFF Scholar Sponsor, participation in PFF Scholar activities throughout the year and at the PFF Summit and Volunteer meetings, and the opportunity to invite a PFF Scholar Sponsor to their home institution or to visit theirs. The PFF allows no more than 8% of indirect costs for these awards, which is already included in the total award amount.
Specialties
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must have an MD, DO, RN, PhD, or other doctoral level or professional degree as of the application deadline.
2. Must have an appointment at an academic institution as a post-doctoral fellow, or hold a faculty appointment that is not more senior than Assistant Professor or equivalent. Those who have held a faculty appointment for more than 12 years are not eligible. Exceptions considered: We recognize that academic institutions use varying definitions of job titles and where they fall in the professorship ranks. If you feel your faculty appointment represents a post-doctoral, fellow, or Assistant Professor-equivalent rank, please provide this detail in the Letter of Intent phase for consideration by the peer-review committee.
3. For those with a clinical degree (MD, DO, RN, etc.), candidates must have completed their clinical (e.g., ACGME) fellowship training as of the application deadline. Although designed for fellows and Instructors, early Assistant Professors within 12 years of completing their terminal degree are also eligible. Exceptions considered: If, after your terminal degree and now equals 12 years or more, and there is a hiatus or a leave of absence (e.g. COVID shutdowns, maternity leave, FMLA, gap years, etc.), please provide this detail in the Letter of Intent phase for consideration by the peer-review committee.
4. Licensed registered nurses with a PhD are eligible
5. Must have demonstrated a commitment to becoming an independent investigator in an interstitial lung disease-related field
6. Must not be the PI of another career development award (e.g., K Award) or independent grant such as a VA Merit, R01, or an R01-equivalent award where direct costs on the award are $250,000 or more.
7. Must not have received a non-mentored grants ≥ $100,000 per year for at least two years.
Budgetary or scientific overlap with other awards is only permitted when the other award has an annual direct cost less than $100,000. In the event that an individual receives a “K” or “R” award between the time of application and the end of the PFF Scholar award, the awardee must notify the PFF within one month of the notice of grant award. The chair and vice-chair of the Research Review Committee and Foundation leadership will carefully review for scientific and budgetary overlap. Proposals that overlap will render the Scholar ineligible for ongoing PFF grant funding, but participation in the PFF Scholars Program may continue.
Applicants must have a strong link with one or more senior investigators, and be pursuing a career as an independent investigator. A signed letter from the investigator’s supervisor will be acceptable documentation. The intent of the PFF Scholars Program is to allow the investigator to generate data to be competitive for a major independent research award within three years. Applications from individuals who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be reviewed.
Eligible Countries:
Sponsor Details
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Address: 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60611
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Grant
Letter Of Intent Deadline:
Mar 29, 2025
Final Deadline:
Mar 29, 2025
Funding Amount:
$100,000
Host Details
Affiliation: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Address: 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60611
Website URL: https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/researchers-healthcare-providers/research-opportunities/scholars
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
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