The ASN Foundation for Kidney Research (ASN Foundation) Career Development Grants Program provides funding for young faculty to foster evolution to an independent research career and a successful application for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) full R01 grant or equivalent. By the end of the grant period, a recipient will have an independent research career and be competitive for federal and nonfederal funding.
Deadline: Dec. 5, 2018
To apply for a Career Development Grant, a candidate: • Must be working in North or Central America during the grant period. • Must be an active member of ASN. • Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree. • Cannot be a previous recipient of an ASN or ASN Foundation for Kidney Research Career Development Grant. • Cannot be a previous recipient of a National Institutes of Health full R01 grant, VA Merit Award, or equivalent. • Must be within seven (7) years of initial faculty appointment at the time of the award activation (July 1, 2019). • Must have a proposed project that is independent of previous mentors.
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% of the award per year may be used to cover indirect costs at the candidate's sponsoring institution
