Research
NKF RESEARCH
Research has led to signature advances in our understanding of kidney disease. To turn that understanding into new methods of prevention and ultimately a cure, more answers are needed. Support for research to find these answers is one of NKF's leading priorities. The Foundation's Research Program included 63 awards, representing a total commitment of almost $2 million to research.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SUPPORT PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS
Clinical Scientist Award:
Objective: The objective of the National Kidney Foundation Clinical Scientist Award is to support advanced investigators who have demonstrated outstanding clinical or basic research potential so as to promote their continued success as independent researchers.
Franklin McDonald/Fresenius Medical Care Clinical Research Award:
Objective: The objective of the National Kidney Foundation Franklin McDonald/Fresenius Medical Care Clinical Research Award is to stimulate clinical research which could ultimately result in improved care for patients with chronic renal failure, including those receiving maintenance dialysis therapy.
Young Investigator Grant Program:
Objective: To support research in the fields of nephrology, urology, and related disciplines by individuals who have completed fellowship training and hold junior faculty positions at U.S. university-affiliated medical centers.
Research Fellowship Award
Objective: To support training in laboratory and clinical research of individuals whose goal is a career in academic Nephrology or a closely related field.