Apply for a Grant

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Young Investor or Clinical Scientist Award
The National Kidney Foundation makes grants for promising basic research and also funds several initiatives to improve education and training for the next generation of kidney researchers. If you are interested in applying for funding under the Postdoctoral Fellowship, Young Investigator Grant, or Clinical Scientist Award programs, download application materials here.

Research in Special Topics
Through an array of partners, such as Ocean Spray Cranberries, the Renal Nutrition Council, Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians, and the Council of Nephrology Social Workers, the National Kidney Foundation also makes grants for research in special topics. Please visit the national web site for applications and more information on these research programs.

With its outstanding medical research institutions, our area has garnered many of these awards in the past. Cutting edge research and education pave the way for improved patient care for everyone!