Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) Research Grant

Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Kidney Foundation Inc
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: October 23, 2024

Summary

The Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) Research Grant, funded by the National Kidney Foundation, offers $10,000 annually for research that enhances kidney disease management. Eligible applicants must be NKF-CNNT members with at least two years of nephrology experience. Research topics include social work interventions, patient education, and innovative treatment strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing health disparities in kidney care.

Overview

National Kidney Foundation Mission Statement The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) Research Grant The Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) Research Grant from the National Kidney Foundation funds research projects that advance social work issues in the management of kidney disease. Basic or applied research on social work issues in the area of kidney diseaseEarly intervention and treatment of kidney diseaseDevelopment and evaluation of education programs to enhance patient/family understanding of kidney disease treatmentDemonstration projects related to kidney disease, failure, and rehabilitationIncorporation of renal palliative care and advanced care planning in CKD/ESRD care models

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant applications must meet the following eligibility requirements:Current membership to NKF-CNNTMinimum of two years of nephrology experience as a registered nurse or dialysis technicianWritten approval of the department head or facility director within which the research is to be conductedResidence in the United States or its territoriesPrior research training or evidence of technical support from individual with research experience You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.