For Researchers

Apply For Grant Funding

Researchers interested in applying for a grant from the Cystinosis Research Foundation will find all the necessary information here.

Learn More: Grant & Fellowship Guidelines »

Research Grant Proposal Cover (pdf)

Fellowship Proposal Cover (pdf)

For Grant Awardees

CRF required reporting forms after receiving a grant.
Progress reports are required at regular intervals for the duration of the study and a final report is required at the study’s conclusion. These progress reports should be an executive overview of the study’s progress against key milestones and should include any personnel updates. The progress reports must also include a budget report which shall be a one page detailed accounting of budget receipts and expenditures. Grant payments will be linked to these reports.
Download: Budget Report of Receipt and Expenditures

Researcher Email Sign Up

Sign up to be alerted of new Research and Fellowship Grant opportunities.
» Contact Us Today

About The Scientific Review Board

The Cystinosis Research Foundation Scientific Review Board is composed of leading cystinosis scientists, researchers and doctors from around the world. The members are actively involved in the grant review process and advise the Cystinosis Research Foundation on the merit of each proposal, submit funding recommendations and offer general research guidelines. We are indebted to the Scientific Review Board members for their guidance and commitment to helping our children.
More »


Save the Date for Natalie’s Wish Fundraiser– April 30th at the Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, CA
John Ondrasik

Join us Friday, April 30th for our annual Natalie’s Wish fundraising event at the beautiful Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA. Guests will enjoy a live performance by John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, and a short film on cystinosis research progress. Then the bidding begins on fabulous items in our live auction, including fantastic travel and entertainment packages, jewelry and wine collections. This event is the highlight of our year, with many of our supporters and cystinosis families joining together for a night of hope and celebration in our quest to cure cystinosis. More information and invitations to come.

Join our mailing list by emailing info@cystinosisresearch.org with your contact information.