CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowships

The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) provides support for all people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF), and is the voice of patients living with PF. The CPFF is proud to support eligible physicians who wish to further their training in PF in order to advance clinical, translational, or basic science knowledge in the field and deliver excellence in clinical care to the PF patient community in Canada. The Fellowship is named after Robert Davidson, an IPF patient and lung transplant recipient, who founded the CPFF in order to provide education and support for patients and families affected by PF and to support Canadian PF research.

The Robert Davidson Fellowship will support a 1-year fellowship in PF in Canada with at least 75% of time protected for research-related activities. The combination of clinical and research activities will provide candidates with the opportunity for academic career development that will enable candidates to become key national and international members of the ILD community. Candidates will be expected to lead a research project at their training institution, with the goal of also participating in multicentre activities that will establish nationwide connections with other Canadian centres.

Successful candidates will be awarded one year of funding. The CPFF will consider applications from candidates who wish to pursue a two-year training program on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must apply to the program for year 2 of funding. Although the intent is that a second year of funding will typically be supported in applicants who had planned on a two-year training program, the second year of funding is not guaranteed and will be dependent on progress made during the first year of the program. 

How to Apply

• Supervisors will submit the application package as a single PDF on behalf of the Applicant.
• All requests for funding and supporting documentation must be submitted by January 31 each year.
• Applications must be submitted by email to: [email protected] with “Robert Davidson Fellowship Application” in the subject line.
• You will receive a written confirmation that your email has been received within 5 business days.
• You will receive a decision on or before March 31 each year.

Download Robert Davidson Fellowship Terms of Reference

Download Year 1 Application Instructions and Checklist

Download Year 2 Application Instructions and Checklist (For Returning Fellows Only)