PFF Scholars
Applications are now open for the PFF/PHA Joint Partner Award!
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) and Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) are accepting letters of intent for this joint research funding opportunity. Selected awardees will receive $100,000 over two years to support their research.
Letters of intent must be submitted by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET!
Continue scrolling to read the guidelines before applying.
PFF Scholars: A fund to support emerging researchers
Each PFF Scholars class tackles some of the most urgent questions about pulmonary fibrosis. Our goal is to accelerate the Scholars’ research and support them in securing more substantial grants for their impactful work.
The PFF Scholars program is designed to help talented researchers obtain independent funding to continue their studies. The PFF aims to support projects that offer a high likelihood of improving the understanding of pulmonary fibrosis in the areas of basic science, translational research, clinical research, epidemiological research, and health services research.
Meet the new class of PFF Scholars!
Congratulations to the newest class of PFF Scholars! Read about their research projects.
- Daniel Guidot, MD, MPH
- Jonathan Chang, MD
- Anthony J. Esposito, MD
- Atsushi Suzuki, PhD, MD
- Jack Wellmerling, PhD
New! Pulmonary hypertension and ILD award
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) are pleased to announce a new partner research award focused on pulmonary hypertension in the setting of interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH). This two-year award provides $100,000 in funding for an innovative proposal with strong potential to advance discovery and rapidly improve our understanding of ILD-PH.
Letters of Intent (LOI) are now being accepted and must be submitted through the ProposalCentral platform. The deadline to submit an LOI is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Goals of the program
The primary goal of awarding grants is to support projects that offer a high likelihood of improving the understanding of pulmonary fibrosis in the following areas:
- Basic Science
- Translational Research
- Clinical Research
- Epidemiological Research
- Health Services Research
Submitted grants are reviewed by a committee of experts. Applications will be evaluated and scored based on the following criteria:
- Scientific merit
- Innovation
- Responsiveness to the specific goals of each award category.
The Foundation’s Research Review Committee, which is comprised of a wide-ranging group of international experts, administers the peer-review process.
You can view more information on the awards and view past recipients.