Supporting Your Career

Cure4CF International Travel Award in partnership with Lung Foundation Australia

In partnership with Lung Foundation Australia, Cure4CF is offering two International Travel Awards to support the professional development of early and mid-career researchers undertaking lung-focused CF research.

Each award is valued at 5,000 (ex GST) and is intended to support attendance at an international scientific conference to present lung focused CF research, share findings and build collaborations with researchers in the field.

The awards aim to strengthen research capability and encourage the dissemination of research that improves and extends the lives of people with CF and advances progress towards a cure.

Cure4CF: Career Development Awards in partnership with Lung Foundation Australia

In partnership with Lung Foundation Australia, Cure4CF is offering a Career Development Award of up to $15,000 (ex GST) to support researchers undertaking lung focussed CF research.

The award aims to strengthen research capability and support the professional growth of researchers working to improve the lives of people with CF and advance progress towards a cure.

Funding may support career development activities such as:

• Further training
• Travel to support research or build research capability
• Mentorship or coaching
• Childcare costs associated with participation in award-related activities
• Support for collaboration with other researchers

Note: This award is not intended to support the production of pilot data.  

Lung Foundation Australia – Cure4CF joint Bronchiectasis Travel Award

In partnership with Lung Foundation Australia, Cure4CF is offering a $5,000 (ex GST) travel award to support an early or mid-career researcher working in bronchiectasis related to CF to attend the World Bronchiectasis Conference.

The award provides an opportunity to build knowledge, connect with other researchers and share research findings that can improve outcomes for people with CF.

Applications from researchers intending to present their work as a poster or oral abstract are strongly encouraged and will be prioritised during the assessment process.

Funding may be used to cover costs associated with attending the conference, including:

• Return airfares
• Accommodation for the duration of the conference
• Travel costs, such as taxis and parking
• Daily incidentals and meals
• Conference registration