Transition to Independence Grants
Satellite Healthcare’s Transition to Independence Grants support early-career nephrology researchers in establishing independent, impactful kidney research careers.
Funder: Satellite Healthcare
Due Dates: November 20, 2025 (eligibility window closes) | November 19, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000/year for 2 years (total $200,000); max 10% indirect costs/year; up to $70,000/year may be used for PI salary.
Summary: Supports early-career nephrology researchers in North/Central America or the Caribbean to establish independent research careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be active ASN members and cannot have >$250,000/year in other direct research support.
Description
The Transition to Independence Grants, administered by KidneyCure (the ASN Foundation) and supported by Satellite Healthcare and partners, are designed to help promising early-career faculty in nephrology transition from mentored training to independent research. The program aims to position recipients to become competitive for NIH R01 or equivalent major research funding by the end of the grant period. Grants are open to applicants working on any aspect of kidney biology or disease, including both clinical and basic science.
