RFA-KPMP-OP-26-001: The objectives of the KPMP are to ethically obtain and evaluate human kidney biopsies from participants with acute kidney injury (AKI) or chronic kidney disease (CKD), create a kidney tissue atlas, define disease subgroups, and identify critical cells, pathways, and targets for novel therapies. The KPMP is hosting its next in-person meeting March 3-4, 2027 in Bethesda, MD. Junior investigators* conducting research of interest to the KPMP and who are interested in attending may apply for a travel grant for up to $1,500 (based on space availability and scoring). Selected awardees must give a poster presentation on their submitted research at the meeting on March 3, 2027, at the Hyatt Bethesda. Approximately 12-18 awardees will be selected to attend the meeting.

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate or medical students, post-doctoral fellows, clinical residents and fellows, and junior faculty who have completed their terminal research degree within the past 10 years
• Must be engaged in basic, clinical, or translational research relevant to the goals of the KPMP
• Must not be current KPMP key personnel.

Application Requirements

NIH formatted biosketch and an abstract of your proposed presentation (single PDF file, maximum
250 words, may include one figure or table)

Key Dates

Application deadline: December 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time

Awardees notified: No later than January 6, 2027

KPMP Meeting: March 3-4, 2027

• Application form
• Contact Ashveena Dighe, KPMP Administrative Core Director, with questions