As a private, non-profit foundation authorized under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3), the CFIDS Association of America, Inc. awards grants in furtherance of its mission, including providing support for scientific research on CFS. Grant decisions rest with the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Association, acting upon the recommendations of a Scientific Advisory Committee, which conducts a peer review of the scientific merit of applications submitted to the Association’s Research Grants Program, and such other advisory committees as the Board of Directors may appoint. To date, the CFIDS Association of America has awarded nearly $5 million in direct research support.

Only investigators invited to submit Research Grant Applications will be eligible for review of their applications  Applications must be made on the CFIDS Association of America’s Research Grant Application form and applicants must read and adhere to the Policies Governing the Award of Research Grants when completing the application form. Click here to access a PDF of the Policies Governing the Award of Research Grants.

The most recent Request for Applications (RFA) was issued on March 3, 2008. (See http://www.cfids.org/profresources/2008rfa.asp) The deadline for Letters of Intent was April 14, 2008 and has now passed. To be included on the mailing list for the next RFA, please send your complete name, professional affiliation, and postal and electronic mailing addresses to research@cfids.org.