About NKF Research
Research has led to signature advances in our understanding of kidney disease. To turn that understanding into new methods of prevention, treatment, and, ultimately, a cure, more answers are needed. Support for research to find these answers is one of NKF's leading priorities. The Foundation's 2004-2005 Research Program includes 71 awards, representing a total commitment to research of $2.7 million.
Scientific Research Support Program
Summary of Research Grant Awards
Clinical Scientist Award
Objective:
The objective of the National Kidney Foundation Clinical Scientist Award is to support advanced investigators who have demonstrated outstanding clinical research potential so as to promote their continued success as independent investigators.
Eligibility:
Applicants must devote at least 75% of their time to research, be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident, hold an M.D. or equivalent domestic or foreign degree, and be a full-time staff member within a U.S. institution at the time of award. Applicants must have at least 5 years, but no more than 10 years of postdoctoral research experience (excluding clinical training received after doctoral degree) in nephrology, and demonstrated independent research potential and ability to secure project funding support. Recipients typically hold an appointment as Assistant Professor.
Level and Number of Awards:
$50,000 Stipend; three new Clinical Scientists appointed each year with a total of nine awards active at any time.
Duration:
Three years, non-renewable
Deadline:
December 1; funding effective July 1 of the following year
Young Investigator Grant Program
Objective:
To support research in the fields of nephrology, urology, and related disciplines by individuals who have completed fellowship training and hold junior faculty positions at U.S. university-affiliated medical centers.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed research fellowship training in nephrology, urology or closely related field prior to the start of the grant award, intend to pursue directly related research, and hold a full-time appointment to a faculty position at a university or an equivalent position as a scientist on the staff of a research oriented institution for no more than four years at the start of the award. Recipients typically hold an appointment as Assistant Professor.
Level and Number of Awards:
$50,000 grant per year, primarily project support; approximately ten new Young Investigator Grants awarded each year, with a maximum of 20 awards active at any time.
Duration:
One year, renewable for second year
Deadline:
December 1; funding effective July 1 of the following year
Research Fellowship Award
Objective:
To support training in laboratory and clinical research of individuals whose goal is a career in academic Nephrology or a closely related field.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed no more than 4.5 years of post-doctoral research training (after receipt of M.D., Ph.D, D.O., or equivalent degree) at time of the activation of the award. For those applying for a second year (competitive renewal), applicants must have completed no more than 5.5 years of post-doctoral training. Individuals completing two years of training may be eligible for a third year of funding to gain additional training towards becoming an independent investigator but that additional support will not be awarded to carry out the initial project proposal. Anyone who has ever held a faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor is ineligible.
Duration:
One or two years at option of fellow; limited number of fellowships for a third year of support for which a new application is required.
Level and Number of Awards:
$40,000 annual stipend for new awardees, twenty-five new Research Fellowships awarded each year with a maximum of 50 fellowships available, including those for a third-year of support.
Deadline:
December 1; funding effective July 1 of the following year
Young Investigator Award of National Kidney Foundation of Singapore and the National Kidney Foundation
Objective:
To provide suitable financial support to those individuals now commencing independent investigative work, who many times are hampered in their progress by the inability to secure such funds.
Eligibility:
Preference will be given to investigators from Asia, holding M.D. or Ph.D degrees, who are studying preventive health in renal diseases, particularly in the area of screening and early intervention.
Level and Number of Awards:
Funding will be provided for one year in total amount not to exceed $50,000. One award will be active at any time.
Duration:
One year, with option to request a second year of funding at same annual dollar amount specified in the initial application.
Deadline:
December 10, 2004; funding effective July 1, 2005
Franklin McDonald/Fresenius Medical Care Clinical Research Award
Objective:
To stimulate research which could ultimately result in improved care for patients with ESRD, including those receiving maintenance dialysis therapy.
Eligibility:
Recipient must be able to spend 50% of his/her time conducting research and 25% of effort in the direct care of maintenance dialysis patients and/or teaching about ESRD care. Candidtates must be nephrologists with full-time faculty appointments.
Number of Awards:
Once award active at any time, with solicitation of proposals at three-year intervals.
Duration:
Maximum of three years.
Deadline:
December 10, 2004; funding effective July 1, 2005
For more information on research awards for allied health professionals, click here.
To submit an online application click here
For further information you may call:
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
30 EAST 33RD STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10016
1-800-622-9010
