Research Grants

Young Investigator Research Grant

NKF established the Young Investigator Research Grant program to support clinical research studies addressing important issues for patients with kidney disease. Projects must be patient-oriented

Who Should Apply? Applicant must:

• Have completed training in nephrology prior to the start of the grant award.
• Hold a full-time appointment to a faculty position at a U.S. university, or an equivalent position as a scientist on the staff of a research-oriented institution, at the time funding begins.
• Are within their first four years of initial appointment to a faculty position or staff scientist position in a research organization. 

Funding Amount: $35,000 ($25,000 for Krainin Award) for one year

Deadline: 2nd Monday in February 

The 2022 application is now closed

• Download Eligibility & Instructions
• All references should submit the NKF Research Grant Reference Form
• Download informational flyer
• KDOQI Research Recommendations

Past Grant Recipients

2021 Grant Recipients
2020 Grant Recipients
2019 Grant Recipients
2018 Grant Recipients
2017 Grant Recipients
 

Kidney Health Equity Community Engagement Award

NKF seeks proposals that are primed to influence health equity related to kidney health at a community level. The application must seek to improve access to kidney care, kidney disease management, and patient outcomes.

Who should apply? Open to all healthcare professionals, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams affiliated with any health system, academic medical center, FQHC, or any other health care organization in the U.S. serving people with kidney disease.

Funding Amount: $75,000 for one year

Deadline: 2nd Monday in February

The 2022 application is now closed

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Research Spotlight

See how NKF researchers are making strides in the fight against kidney disease.