Transition to Independence Grants
Transition to Independence Grants support early career faculty conducting kidney biology and disease research to build independent programs and prepare to compete for NIH R01 funding.
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Funder: American Society of Nephrology
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (Applications open) | November 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET (Application close) | April 2027 (Notifications) | July 1, 2027 (Award start)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 annually for two years ($200,000 total)
Summary: Supports early career faculty researching kidney biology and disease to establish independence and compete for NIH R01 funding.
Key Information: Active ASN membership, a full-time faculty appointment, and at least 75% protected research time are required.
Description
The American Society of Nephrology’s Transition to Independence Grants, administered through KidneyCure, support early career faculty building independent research careers. Applicants may propose clinical or basic science research examining any aspect of kidney biology and disease. The goal is to generate preliminary data and establish an independent research program, positioning recipients to compete as principal investigators for an NIH R01 grant or equivalent by the end of the award.
The program includes general nephrology, transplantation, pediatric, and diversity, equity, inclusion, or justice research grants. A partnership with The Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation supports research on oxalosis, primary hyperoxaluria, and related stone diseases. KidneyCure welcomes perspectives arising from varied backgrounds and life experiences, particularly experiences of barriers to entering nephrology.
