Pediatric Renal Research Grant
The National Kidney Foundation of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont (NKF MA/RI/NH/VT) announces the application process for this year¹s Pediatric Renal Research Award, given over a twelve month period and providing research funding from July of 2008 through June of 2009. The NKF MA/RI/NH/VT¹s Pediatric Renal Research Award will consist of a total of $35,000. Applications are due March 21, 2008. The research funded by this award must be conducted by an investigator located within the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont. Both clinical and basic research proposals will be considered. The award recipient will be announced on June 1, 2008.

This award will not be made to research projects that are currently funded by other mechanisms including NIH, nonprofit foundation or corporate sponsors.

Scope of the Award

It is recognized that many kidney diseases affecting children are distinct from those present in adults. For example, major causes of chronic renal failure in children include developmental abnormalities of the kidney, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. In contrast, diabetes, hypertension and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease represent major causes of chronic renal disease in adult populations.

This award is made to encourage research that will have a significant impact on both the understanding and treatment of pediatric kidney and urological diseases. While all childhood renal disease will be considered within the scope of this award, a special emphasis has been placed on research addressing the pathophysiology and treatment of nephrotic syndrome in children. This emphasis is in recognition that nephrotic syndrome in children has multiple etiologies and underlying histologies and that it represents major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to researchers, caregivers, patients, and their families.

Download the Pediatric Renal Research Grant application.

Download the Pediatric Renal Research Grant description.