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 that addresses critical issues faced by kidney disease patients. It encourages patient-oriented research such as the development of new technologies, understanding mechanisms of human disease, and conducting educational or therapeutic interventions, epidemiological studies, health policy studies, and clinical trials. Eligibility is extended to junior faculty members in the United States who have completed fellowship training in ACGME-accredited programs. The program prioritizes research with the potential to improve kidney disease detection, prevention, and treatment, and supports kidney transplantation efforts and enhances patient life quality. Funding up to $35,000 for one year, with a possibility for renewal, covers equipment, supplies, research costs, and salaries, with a small portion allocated for travel to national or international meetings.