Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians Through the support of the National Kidney Foundation, the Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technician (CNNT) is able to promote research as it relates to nephrology nursing. Each year, the NKF allocates moneys to CNNT for its research grants program which runs from July 1 until June 30 of the following year. This year CNNT will receive up to $20,000 for this endeavor. Objective: The purpose of the CNNT Research Grants Program is to further knowledge of nursing and technician issues in the management of kidney failure. The grants may cover basic or applied research on nursing and technical issues in the area of kidney failure, or early intervention and treatment of chronic kidney disease, or development and evaluation of education programs to enhance patient/family understanding of kidney failure treatment, or demonstration projects related to kidney failure and rehabilitation. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a regular membership in CNNT, a minimum of two years work experience as a nephrology nurse or technician, residence in the U.S. or its territories, written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution/facility where the research is to be conducted, and have prior research training or evidence of support from an individual with research experience. Terms of Award: Project support and stipend not to exceed 20% of requested amount; consultant fees not to exceed 15% of total requested funds. Duration: One year Grant Process: October 15: Letter of intent due to NKF November 30: Grant Proposal due to NKF January/February: Review by CNNT Research Grants Committee March 15: Awards announced July 1: Approved project begins operation and continues until June 30th of the following year CNNT is interested in concentrating on the following areas of research: Research on nursing and technician issue in the management of ESRD Projects that demonstrate effectiveness of new or improved clinical practice and/or procedures Development and evaluation of educational programs to enhance: Management of ESRD patients Awareness and understanding of ESRD and urological diseases Patient and family rehabilitation Prevention and treatment of ESRD Those interested in applying should contact Melinda Martin-Lester at (602) 821-2227, or call the NKF Office of Research Administration at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION 30 EAST 33rd STREET NEW YORK, NY 10016
