Research project and start-up grants
We are the largest kidney research charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK. Our Research Strategy to 2030 outlines our three strategic priorities and what we want to achieve through research in the next ten years or sooner.
Our 2023 hybrid grants programme is now open. This is one of the many ways we fund and facilitate high quality research.

Does your proposal align to our research priorities?
Following the findings from our report into the health economics of kidney disease the need to support high-quality, innovative research in this area has never been clearer. We are looking for research proposals aligned to one of our three immediate research priorities, and we intend to make at least one award in each area. Within your application, we will ask how your proposal aligns with these.
Paediatric applications are invited into this round in any of the three immediate research priorities.
Types of grants available
We are open for all grant types, career development and research project and start-up submissions in this first round.
Research project grants
For innovative standalone research projects that will advance our knowledge of kidney disease and refine current treatments or lead to new ones.
- Funding available: up to £250k
- Funding period: three years maximum
Start-up grants
For investigating new hypotheses around the kidney that lack any significant existing research prior to a full research project.
- Funding available: up to £40k
- Funding period: over two years maximum
Expression of interest information

What difference can funding make to you?
"Funding has enabled me to set up preliminary data to apply for intermediate fellowship applications and enabled me to be more competitive in these applications."
Dr Soma Meran, Innovation grant recipient
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