ISN Clinical Research Program
Forecasted
ISN Clinical Research Program supports nephrologists and local research teams in low- and middle-income countries, funding clinical studies and capacity building to improve kidney care.
Funder: International Society of Nephrology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Regional Coordinator abstract) | May 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$30,000 per project over 12–36 months
Summary: Supports locally led clinical research and research capacity building to improve kidney care in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: The Principal Investigator and all listed co-investigators must be current ISN full members.
Description
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Clinical Research Program supports research and education involving nephrologists, health workers, and local authorities in low-, lower-middle-, and upper-middle-income countries. It helps implement projects to detect and manage kidney disease and related non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The program emphasizes local leadership, research capacity building, and benefits for local patients and scientists.
Funding supports screening and intervention studies, clinical research addressing local needs, acute kidney injury research, and chronic kidney disease of unknown origin research. ISN also partners with the Société Francophone de Néphrologie Dialyse et Transplantation to support nephrology in French-speaking Africa. Its associated Scientific Writing Course offers hands-on instruction and individual mentoring to help physicians and researchers publish their work.
