Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Nephrology Re

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Nephrology Research

Young Investigator Research Grant

GrantWatch ID# 200645

Agency: Foundation

Funding Source

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

Geographic Focus

All USA

Important Dates

Deadline: 02/13/23 Save

Grant Description

Grants to USA early-career investigators for nephrology research. Funding is intended to support research that is patient-oriented. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to creating new technologies, clinical trials, investigating the mechanisms of disease in humans, therapeutic or educational interventions, epidemiological studies, and health policy studies. Applicants of the Chastain Renal Research Grant must work at an institution in Arkansas. Applicants of the Joseph M. Krainin MD Memorial Young Investigator Award must work at an institution in the National Capitol Area.

Funds may be used for equipment, supplies, clinical research costs or other expenses directly related to the conduct of the proposed research. The full grant amount may also be expended for salary and fringe benefits of the principal investigator. No more than $1,000 per year may be used for travel by the investigator to national or international meetings.

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Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Individuals who have completed fellowship training in an ACGME-accredited training program and who hold junior faculty positions (Instructor or Assistant Professor) at university-affiliated medical centers in the United States are eligible to apply.

Promising young scientists are encouraged to submit proposals for investigating clinical research questions in nephrology, or closely related fields.

The Foundation will consider applications from individuals who:
- Have completed training in nephrology prior to the start of the grant award, and who intend to pursue research directly related to these areas. Applicants trained in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics with subsequent Nephrology fellowship training are also accepted.
- 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, at the time funding begins (July 1, 2023). The university or research-oriented institution must be in the United States. Customarily, the appropriate faculty rank is that of Assistant Professor. In some institutions, a title such as Instructor is used to designate junior faculty status; individuals at that rank are eligible to apply. Qualifications should be documented in the bio sketch (limit: four pages).
- Are within their first four years of initial appointment to a faculty position or staff scientist position in a research organization. Candidates who received an appointment before July 1, 2019, are not eligible for this award in this funding cycle.

Ineligible

Note the following limits:
- Only one investigator in an institution will be supported in any funding cycle by a Young Investigator Research Grant.
- Only one grant will be awarded to any applicant in the funding cycle.
- Applicants of the Chastain Renal Research Grant must work at an institution in Arkansas.
- Applicants of the Joseph M. Krainin MD Memorial Young Investigator Award must work at an institution in the National Capitol Area (Washington, DC; Maryland: Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s, & St. Mary’s Counties; Virginia: Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fredericksburg (excluding Winchester/Front Royal area), Loudoun, Prince William, & Stafford Counties)

Funds for a Young Investigator or Research Endowment Grant may not be used for any of the following:
1. Indirect costs or overhead
2. Costs of patient care
3. Constructing or renovating facilities
4. Furniture or office equipment
5. Secretarial services

Pre-Application Information

Applications and all supporting documents for Young Investigator Grants must be submitted electronically on or before Monday, February 13, 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed by an NKF study section panel, using outside reviewers, as necessary. Successful applicants will be notified in late spring/early summer 2023. and funds will be made available to them effective July 1, 2023. NKF is not able to provide written critiques of applications.

The fiscal department of the investigator's institution shall administer the Young Investigator Grant funds.

Estimated Size of Grant

A total amount not to exceed $35,000 ($25,000 for the Krainin Award for one year).

Term of Contract

Initial support for awards commencing July 1, 2023, are provided for one year.

Contact Information

Apply online: https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4727845

National Kidney Foundation
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New York, NY 10016

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