Quick Summary
Name: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $500,000 (estimated research grants) |
| Grant Range | $15,000 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | $100,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Address: 230 East Ohio Street Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 Website: https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ Email: zbubany@pulmonaryfibrosis.org (Research Grants Contact: Zoe Bubany, VP of Board and External Relations) Phone: 888.733.6741
Geographic Focus
United States - the foundation accepts applications from researchers at U.S. institutions conducting pulmonary fibrosis research.
Funding Priorities
- Basic science research on pulmonary fibrosis
- Translational research to advance understanding of pulmonary fibrosis
- Clinical research on pulmonary fibrosis treatments and outcomes
- Epidemiological research on pulmonary fibrosis
- Health services research related to pulmonary fibrosis
- Early-stage investigator support (post-doctoral trainees, instructors, assistant professors)
What They Don't Fund
- Established investigators (beyond assistant professor level)
- Research unrelated to pulmonary fibrosis
- Patient financial assistance (handled by separate organizations)
Application Method
Two-stage online application process:
- Letter of Intent (LOI) submitted through ProposalCentral online platform (November deadline)
- Full proposals invited from successful LOIs (March deadline)
Full application requirements:
- Research Plan (Aims page + 4-page Research Strategy)
- Two letters of support
- Peer review by 3-5 Research Review Committee members
- NIH-style scoring (1-9 scale)
Grant types:
- PFF Scholars Award: Up to 5 awards of $100,000 each over two years
- Foundation Awards: Up to $15,000 for unique circumstances (discretionary, awarded by Chief Medical Officer)
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