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 National Kidney Foundation's Young Investigator Research Grant program aims to support clinical research that tackles significant patient issues in kidney disease. The focus is on patient-oriented research, including development of technologies, understanding disease mechanisms, interventions, epidemiological and health policy studies, and clinical trials. Eligible applicants are those who have finished fellowship training and hold junior faculty positions at U.S. university-affiliated medical centers. The grants, subjected to peer review, align with NKF’s mission to enhance kidney disease prevention, detection, treatment, foster transplantation, and improve patient lives. Awards are up to $25,000 for one year, with potential renewal, covering a range of research expenses and salary. Up to $1,000 may be used for travel to professional meetings.