Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites
This grant supports field sites in a research consortium studying causes and prevention of chronic kidney disease of uncertain origin in agricultural communities, with a focus on environmental and genetic factors.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Estimated Application Due Date)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $6,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 5 | Cooperative Agreement
Summary: Supports field epidemiology research sites to investigate causes, risk factors, and interventions for Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) in agricultural communities as part of the CURE Research Consortium.
Key Information: This is a forecasted, limited competition opportunity; eligibility is restricted and dates are projected.
Description
This funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aims to continue support for the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE). CKDu is an emerging cause of kidney failure in rural areas of low and middle income countries, with a significant impact on young, working-age populations. The etiology is unclear, with environmental exposures and possible genetic susceptibility under investigation.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits renewal applications for Field Epidemiology Sites within the CURE consortium. Funded sites will identify, recruit, and retain participants in CKDu-endemic areas, conduct study visits, and collect biological and environmental samples. The goal is to collaborate within the consortium to better understand CKDu causes, exposures, disease progression, potential therapeutic targets, and inform future public health interventions. The CURE consortium will also serve as a resource for ancillary studies.
