This grant is for organizations and individuals interested in becoming recruitment sites for the Kidney Precision Medicine Project. The goal is to enroll people with acute or chronic kidney issues into a long-term study involving kidney biopsies. The project focuses on including diverse populations and enhancing research through various biopsy and phenotyping methods.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities including government bodies, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals who are interested in participating in kidney disease research.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not focusing on kidney disease research
- Inability to conduct biopsies
- Lack of capacity for longitudinal studies
- Not engaging in open science practices
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $450,000
- Proof of eligibility
- Plan for recruiting diverse populations
- Strategy for conducting biopsies
- Documentation of previous research experience
- Organizational capacity details
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Plan for data sharing and open science
- Compliance with NIH policies
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed under this grant
- Must adhere to NIH open science policies
- Focus on under-enrolled populations is crucial
- Ensure all biopsies and phenotyping are ethically conducted
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, independent school districts, public and state institutions of higher education, city or township governments, county governments, individuals, private institutions of higher education, state governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and entities with unrestricted eligibility.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities including government bodies, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals who are interested in participating in kidney disease research.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not focusing on kidney disease research
- Inability to conduct biopsies
- Lack of capacity for longitudinal studies
- Not engaging in open science practices
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support the recruitment and study of participants with kidney diseases, conduct biopsies, enhance phenotyping, and promote open science initiatives.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
8
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 8, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with NIH eRA Commons
- Prepare a detailed project narrative
- Develop a recruitment strategy for diverse populations
- Create a comprehensive budget
- Gather letters of support
- Ensure compliance with NIH policies
- Submit application by July 10, 2026