Updated: 09 December 2024
ADVANCE
Applications are now open for ADVANCE 2025, an international medical education programme which provides expert training and support for the development of key competencies for cystic fibrosis (CF) specialists in the early stage of their career.
The expert faculty Prof. Harm Tiddens, Prof. Isabelle Fajac, Prof. Patrick Flume, Prof. Jane Davies and Prof. Daniel Peckham will cover topics such as:
- Critically appraising CF literature
- Designing clinical studies in CF clinical research
- Good publication practices for research in CF
- Future-proofing to meet the needs of the changing CF population
Please complete the application form online by 31 January 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
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Circle of Care is a competitive charitable grants initiative that encourages non-profit groups and academic organizations to submit innovative, patient-centric proposals focused on supporting the cystic fibrosis community worldwide. Like the previous rounds, collaborative proposals are encouraged, and collaborative requests may receive a maximum grant award of $100,000. Organizations that submit a request and are not collaborating with another organization may receive a maximum grant award of $50,000.
Further details on the criteria, eligibility and key project requirements, and application instructions can be found on the Grants and Funding Opportunities page on the VRTX.com website here.
RIA supports and inspires the next generation of researchers who are advancing the understanding of cystic fibrosis. The Mentored Research Innovation Award provides up to 4 grants of $125,000 over 2 years and will be awarded to support research projects mentored by an established CF researcher. The Independent Research Innovation Award provides up to 2 grants of $750,000 to newly independent researchers conducting an independent research program over 3 years.
VIA supports innovative and collaborative clinical research projects that may improve the care of patients with CF. Clinical research relates to patient-oriented research, including interventional, epidemiological, and translational studies. Up to 4 projects will be selected for a total value of $750,000.
Visit https://www.vrtx.com/responsibility/grants-funding/ for general information about RIA and VIA, submission instructions and deadline information, and the letter of intent application templates.