NKF Executive Council Research Grant supports foundation members’ research through rotating professional council opportunities, extending research support across the four councils’ professional groups.
The 2027 CRN grant application for dietitians is now closed; the previously listed application window was September 15–October 28, 2026. The next rotating award, for 2028, will be available to social workers, with information released in late summer 2027.
Young Investigator Research Grant supports early-career investigators conducting patient-oriented clinical research to improve kidney disease detection, prevention, treatment, transplantation, and patients’ lives.
Transition to Independence Grants support early-career faculty conducting clinical or basic kidney research to generate preliminary data and build independent careers ready for R01-level funding.
Annual grants fund innovative nutrition and dietetics research across diverse topics, including foodservice, dietary assessment, obesity prevention, nutrition counseling, and more.
Transition to Independence Grants support early career faculty conducting kidney research to generate preliminary data, establish independent programs, and compete for NIH R01 or equivalent funding.
Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Fellowship Program supports nephrology fellows’ clinical research and advanced training to improve kidney disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.