The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.
The Young Investigator Research Grant program by the National Kidney Foundation aims to support clinical research studies that address important issues for patients with kidney disease. The program encourages patient-oriented research, which may encompass the development of new technologies, understanding mechanisms of human disease, educational or therapeutic interventions, epidemiological studies, health policy studies, and clinical trials. Eligible applicants are those who have completed fellowship training in an ACGME-accredited program and hold junior faculty positions in the U.S. The grant prioritizes research projects that can improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease, support kidney transplantation, and enhance the quality of life for patients. Funding of up to $25,000 for one year is offered, potentially renewable for a second year, to cover expenses related to research activities, including salaries, equipment, and travel for national or international meetings.