Current Grant Opportunities
Cystic Fibrosis Australia oversees the administration of all research grants for the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust.
When funding for a Grant project is available, details of this grant will be listed here. We encourage you to read through the grant descriptions and apply.
Grant Opportunity

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Current Grant

Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Gastrointestinal Innovation Grant 2026
The Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust (ACFRT), as administered by Cystic Fibrosis Australia, is pleased to announce the Conquer Cystic Fibrosis (Conquer CF) Gastrointestinal (GI) Innovation Grant 2026. This grant is looking for “big thinkers” with great innovative ideas who will make a difference for the CF community. This grant has a wide scope within the GI field of research. Individuals/teams could be working in GI areas with sub focuses on, but not limited to, diabetes, gut microbiome, and connections to other body systems.
Applicants: It is open to post-doctoral researchers, scientists, clinicians, medical practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals currently working in the area of CF. Western Australian based individuals and teams are encouraged to apply. All who fit the terms and conditions may apply.
Grant Amount: up to $300,000 dispersed over two years
Sponsored by Conquer CF
Open Date: Monday, 13th April 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 8th May 2026 COB AWST
Email applications to: projects@cfa.org.au
About the Sponsor
Conquer Cystic Fibrosis is a volunteer-run charity founded and driven by Western Australian parents of children with the disease. Its primary aim is to fund CF research which will decrease suffering and increase the life span of people living with CF.
