Kidney Grants

ASN-ASP Junior Development Grant in Geriatric Nephrology

Next Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009*

Please note: Applicants applying for either the AKF-ASN, Gottschalk Grant, or Siegel Grant will be automatically considered for any of the three awards. There is no need to send in separate applications.
Sponsors

The Association of Specialty Professors (ASP) and ASN.
Purpose

The ASN supports developing academic subspecialists interested in careers focused on the geriatric and gerontologic aspects of nephrology during the early years of a first faculty appointment.
Eligibility

An applicant must be an active member of the ASN. At the time of submission the applicant's membership must be current and their dues paid. Appointment to full-time faculty must be confirmed in writing by the Department Chair, indicating the date of first full-time faculty appointment, and providing assurance that the department will provide needed resources for conducting independent research (research and office space, salary support, and protected research time of at least 75%). Candidates must have completed a subspecialty internal medicine fellowship leading to certification in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and be within the first four years of initial faculty appointment. Additionally, applicants will be considered ineligible should they submit more than one type of ASN grant application during any particular grants cycle. The applicant should also be a US citizen or be eligible for US permanent resident status. ASN career development grants are not renewable and previous recipients are not eligible for a second grant.
Grant Amount

The award will provide $75,000 annually for two years, beginning July 1, and can support the salary of the awardee and/or the purchase of supplies, the salaries of technical personnel, and other resources necessary for the completion of the research project. The funding cannot be used for indirect costs or the costs of administrative or clerical support.

In addition, the ASP will provide the award recipient $3,000 to be allocated for travel grants which must be used to attend the meetings of the American Geriatrics Society in years one and two of the award, and Renal Week in year two of the award.
Previous or Current Funding Allowed

Applicants are allowed to have currently, or have had previously, extramural (NIH or Foundation) mentored career development award funding (e.g., NIH K08). However, total grant funding cannot exceed $140,000 in annual direct costs, not counting the ASN grant. Applicants cannot have a previous or current NIH RO1 or VA Merit Award.
Terms

Grant recipients are required to devote at least 75% of their time to research.

Grant recipients are expected to attend the meetings of the American Geriatrics Society in years one and two of the award, and Renal Week in year two of the award.

A progress report is required for non-competitive renewal of the grant for the second year. A final report is also required at the end of the funding period. The award is for continuous support, and interruptions in the period of support will require prior written approval from the ASN. Progress reports should include the following: Summary of progress during tenure of the ASN award, publications during the tenure of the award, an updated listing of current and pending grant support from all sources, and plans for continuing the research project in the next year.
Application

Applicants must submit the original and three paper copies of the Geriatrics Grant Application (including letter from Department Chair or Division Director), and three letters of reference.

In addition, applicants must submit a single pdf file (on CD) including all portions of the application except the confidential letters of reference.

Please note the following in regards to the application:

* The proposal should describe a basic, clinical, or health services research project focused on a geriatric aspect of nephrology.
* The research proposal text should be in size 12 font.
* The research proposal has a 10-page length limit including figures.
* You do not need to include a proposed budget with your application.
* The application must describe a career development plan focused on the geriatric aspects of nephrology.
* The applicant must describe a mentoring team comprised, at minimum, of a geriatrician, a nephrologist, and one other member. The awardee's research mentor must be the leader of this team.

Evaluation Criteria

The Review Committee will consider the potential of the applicant and the proposed project for eventual funding by a NIH R01 grant or its equivalent. Assessment will include the qualifications of the applicant with respect to prior training, productivity, and independence, as well as the scientific merit of the proposed project. The institutional commitment to the development of the applicant as an independent investigator, and the career development and mentoring plan in geriatrics and nephrology will also be assessed.
Contact

For more information about the ASN-ASP Junior Development Grant in Geriatric Nephrology, please contact Holly Osborne by email at hosborne@asn-online.org.

Grant applications should be mailed to:
Holly Osborne
American Society of Nephrology
1725 I Street, NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006

Next Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009*

*ASN must receive the application, including reference letters and CD with pdf file, by this date.

ASN-AST John Merrill Grant in Transplantation

Next Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009*
Sponsors

The American Society of Nephrology & The American Society of Transplantation
Purpose

The John Merrill Transplant Scholar Grant is designed to foster the independent careers of young investigators in biomedical research related to transplantation. Applicants must be within 7 years of initial faculty appointment.
Eligibility

Applicants must be an active member of the ASN and hold an MD or PhD or equivalent degree. At the time of submission the applicant's membership must be current and their dues paid. Appointment to full-time faculty must be confirmed in writing by the Department Chair, indicating the date of first full-time faculty appointment, and providing assurance that the department will provide needed resources for conducting independent research (laboratory and office space, salary support, and protected research time of at least 75%). It must be assured that the proposed project is independent of previous mentors. Additionally, applicants will be considered ineligible should they submit more than one type of ASN grant application during any particular grants cycle. ASN career development grants are not renewable and previous recipients are not eligible for a second grant.
Grant Amount

The award will provide $100,000 annually for two years, beginning July 1, and will cover salaries/supplies related to the candidate's research proposal. A maximum of 10% ($10,000) may be used to cover indirect costs at the candidate's sponsoring institution.
Previous or Current Funding Allowed

Applicants are allowed to have currently, or have had previously, extramural (NIH or Foundation) mentored career development award funding (e.g., NIH K08). However, total grant funding cannot exceed $140,000 in annual direct costs, not counting the ASN grant. Applicants cannot have a previous or current NIH RO1 or VA Merit Award.
Use of Grant Funds

Salary/Fringe: Up to $70,000 can be used for the PI's salary/fringe.

Supplies: Any or all of the funds can be used for research supplies or support salary of research assistant.

Equipment: Funds cannot be used to purchase equipment that costs more than $5,000, unless such purchase is clearly justified in the research plan and approved by the ASN.

Restrictions: Funds cannot be used for travel, or for clinical or administrative time.
Terms

A progress report is required for non-competitive renewal of the grant for the second year. A final report is also required at the end of the funding period. The award is for continuous support, and interruptions in the period of support will require prior written approval from the ASN. Progress reports should include the following: Summary of progress during tenure of the ASN award, publications during the tenure of the award, an updated listing of current and pending grant support from all sources, and plans for continuing the research project in the next year.

Research Scholars are required to devote at least 75% of their time to research. Awardees shall be known as ASN-AST John Merrill Grant Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology and shall acknowledge ASN's support in publications resulting from their proposed work.

A maximum of $70,000 may be applied to the investigator's salary, including fringe benefits.

The ASN-AST John Merrill Grant in Transplantation may be transferred from one institution to another only with the prior approval of the ASN. ASN must receive written assurance from the Department Head/Division Director of the new institution that the investigator at the time of or before the invitation will be permitted to devote at least 75% of his or her time to research, have a full-time faculty appointment, and that appropriate research facilities will be available.
Application

Applicants must submit the original and three paper copies of the ASN-AST John Merrill Grant in Transplantation (including letter from Department Chair or Division Director), and three letters of reference.

In addition, applicants must submit a single pdf file (on CD) including all portions of the application except the confidential letters of reference.

Please note the following in regards to the application:

* The research proposal text should be in size 12 font.
* The research proposal has a 10-page length limit including figures.
* You do not need to include a proposed budget with your application.

Evaluation Criteria

The Review Committee will consider the potential of the applicant and the proposed project for eventual funding by a NIH R01 grant or its equivalent. Assessment will include the qualifications of the applicant with respect to prior training, productivity, and independence, as well as the scientific merit of the proposed project. The institutional commitment to the development of the applicant as an independent investigator will also be assessed.
Contact

For more information about the ASN-AST John Merrill Grant in Transplantation, please contact Holly Osborne by email at hosborne@asn-online.org.

Grant applications should be mailed to:
Holly Osborne
American Society of Nephrology
1725 I Street, NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006

Next Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009*

*ASN must receive the application, including reference letters and CD with pdf file, by this date.

Grants and Funding

Alaska Kidney Foundation-ASN Research Grant
Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholar Grant, &
Norman Siegel Research Scholar Grant

Next Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009*

Please note: Applicants applying for either the AKF-ASN, Gottschalk Grant, or Siegel Grant will be automatically considered for any of the three awards. There is no need to send in separate applications.
Purpose

To provide funding for young faculty to foster evolution to an independent research career by providing transition funding toward successful application for an RO1 grant. Applicants must be within 7 years of initial faculty appointment and may be in the last two years of a mentored award. Applicants must be able to show evidence of progress toward capability to oversee an independent research project or its equivalent. Although not a restricted award, preference for the Norman Siegel Research Scholar Grant will be given to a pediatric investigator.
Eligibility

Applicants must be a resident of North America, an active member of the ASN (full dues-paying membership), and hold an MD or PhD or equivalent degree. At the time of submission the applicant's membership must be current and their dues paid. Appointment to full-time faculty must be confirmed in writing by the Department Chair, indicating the date of first full-time faculty appointment, and providing assurance that the department will provide needed resources for conducting independent research (laboratory and office space, salary support, and protected research time of at least 75%). It must be assured that the proposed project is independent of previous mentors. Additionally, applicants will be considered ineligible should they submit more than one type of ASN grant application during any particular grants cycle. ASN career development grants are not renewable and previous recipients are not eligible for a second grant.
Grant Amount

The award will provide $100,000 annually for two years, beginning July 1, and will cover salaries/supplies related to the candidate's research proposal. A maximum of 10% ($10,000) may be used to cover indirect costs at the candidate's sponsoring institution.
Previous or Current Funding Allowed

Applicants are allowed to have currently, or have had previously, extramural (NIH or Foundation) mentored career development award funding (e.g., NIH K08). However, total grant funding cannot exceed $140,000 in annual direct costs, not counting the ASN grant. Applicants cannot have a previous or current NIH RO1 or VA Merit Award.
Use of Grant Funds

Salary/Fringe: Up to $70,000 can be used for the PI's salary/fringe.

Supplies: Any or all of the funds can be used for research supplies or support salary of research assistant.

Equipment: Funds cannot be used to purchase equipment that costs more than $5,000, unless such purchase is clearly justified in the research plan and approved by the ASN.

Restrictions: Funds cannot be used for travel, or for clinical or administrative time.
Terms

A progress report is required for non-competitive renewal of the grant for the second year. A final report is also required at the end of the funding period. The award is for continuous support, and interruptions in the period of support will require prior written approval from the ASN. Progress reports should include the following: Summary of progress during tenure of the ASN award, publications during the tenure of the award, an updated listing of current and pending grant support from all sources, and plans for continuing the research project in the next year.

Research Scholars are required to devote at least 75% of their time to research. Awardees shall be known as Alaska Kidney Foundation-ASN Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology, Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology, or Norman Siegel Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology and shall acknowledge ASN's support in publications resulting from their proposed work.

A maximum of $70,000 may be applied to the investigator's salary, including fringe benefits.

The Alaska Kidney Foundation-ASN Research Scholar Award, Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholar Award, and Norman Siegel Research Scholar Award may be transferred from one institution to another only with the prior approval of the ASN. ASN must receive written assurance from the Department Head/Division Director of the new institution that the investigator at the time of or before the invitation will be permitted to devote at least 75% of his or her time to research, have a full-time faculty appointment, and that appropriate research facilities will be available.
Application

Applicants must submit the original and three paper copies of the application (including letter from Department Chair or Division Director), and three letters of reference.

In addition, applicants must submit a single pdf file (on CD) including all portions of the application except the confidential letters of reference.

Please note the following in regards to the application:

* The research proposal text should be in size 12 font.
* The research proposal has a 10-page length limit including figures.
* You do not need to include a proposed budget with your application.

Evaluation Criteria

The Review Committee will consider the potential of the applicant and the proposed project for eventual funding by a NIH R01 grant or its equivalent. Assessment will include the qualifications of the applicant with respect to prior training, productivity, and independence, as well as the scientific merit of the proposed project. The institutional commitment to the development of the applicant as an independent investigator will also be assessed.
Contact

For more information about the AKF-ASN Research Grant, the Carl W. Gottschalk Grant, or the Norman Siegel Research Scholar Grant, please contact Holly Osborne by email at hosborne@asn-online.org.

Grant applications should be mailed to:
Holly Osborne
American Society of Nephrology
1725 I Street, NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006

Next Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009*

*ASN must receive the application, including reference letters and CD with pdf file, by this date.

**National Kidney Foundation Funding Opportunities for Clinical and Basic Research**
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has embarked upon an initiative designed to increase support of clinical research through its Postdoctoral Fellowship, Young Investigator Grant and Clinical Scientist Award programs. This undertaking includes the establishment of a special Study Section which will review Fellowship, Young Investigator Grant, and Clinical Scientist Award proposals involving clinical research. Basic science applications are reviewed by a separate Study Section which evaluates all Fellowship and Young Investigator Grant proposals involving basic research. Applications for funding beginning on July 1, 2009 are due December 1, 2008.

National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, 1-800-622-9010