PKD Research Grants

The PKD Foundation seeks applications for research grants aimed at improving outcomes for patients with autosomal dominant and recessive polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD and ARPKD). Research areas include basic, translational, clinical, and epidemiology studies. Each grant offers $80,000 per year for two years, totaling $160,000, with a focus on innovative approaches and collaborations. Special consideration is given to proposals addressing under-researched areas and disparities in clinical care.

Overview of program goals and scope
The PKD Foundation’s principal mission is to support basic, translational, and clinical research that will benefit patients with autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD and ARPKD).
Under this RFA, the PKD Foundation solicits research grant applications in the following areas:

• Basic research — to enhance understanding of molecular basis of PKD and its pathobiology
• Translational research — to accelerate development of predictive and therapeutic strategies for PKD
• Clinical research — such as small pilot studies

Epidemiology/data analysis research — to conduct secondary data analyses utilizing existing database resources, or to develop new statistical methodologies or test hypotheses using existing data
TERMS OF SUPPORT
Award amounts will equal $80,000 direct costs per year for two years, for a total grant award of $160,000. Future-year funding is dependent upon the availability of funds and interim research progress. The funds awarded must be used solely for the purposes specified in the proposal submitted to and approved by the PKD Foundation as executed by the investigator and institution in strict compliance with the budget attached to the application.

Eligibility

Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree and hold a faculty appointment or equivalent at the institution where the research will be conducted at the time of award. Researchers are invited to apply from all over the world and do not need to be United States citizens. No fellowships will be awarded under this RFA, although salary support for personnel working on the project may be requested. Applicants may only submit one grant proposal per funding cycle.No more than 50% of the Direct Costs ($40,000) may be used for the applicant’s or other personnel’s salary. Any use of the award for salary support must be justified in the application.Consultant costs cannot exceed $10,000; equipment costs cannot exceed $12,000.No more than $1500 per year may be used for travel.Successful applicants may not hold any other research funding from the PKD Foundation at the time funding of this grant begins.Applicants with existing funding from other sources will be eligible to apply for this award as long as there is no scientific overlap between the new application and existing or anticipated funding.All current or potential funding must be disclosed at the time of application.

Ineligibility

No Indirect Costs are paid on this award.