Open
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 21, 2026
- Closing date : November 23, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Kidney Health Research Grants support researchers working in Canada on kidney health research. The program helps cover research operating costs and can run for one, two, or three years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 21, 2026
- Closing date : November 23, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research operating costs
- Research on nephrology and organ donation, including clinical, health services, social, cultural, environmental and population health research
Documents Needed
- Applicant Consent Form
- CV for (Nominated) Principal Applicant
- CV for Co-Applicant(s), if applicable
- Research Proposal
- Response to Previous Reviews, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers
- Allied health professionals
- Applicants at all stages of their research career
Who is not eligible
- Principal applicants may only submit or hold ONE application to the Kidney Health Research Grant.
- If you are applying as an ECR, you cannot include another principal applicant on your application.
- Applications for equipment only will not be considered.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of materials, supplies and equipment
- Payment of laboratory assistants
- Personnel costs directly paid from the project budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications for equipment only will not be considered.
- Indirect research costs
- Salary support for the Nominated Principal Applicant, Principal Applicants and/or Co-Applicants, unless they are a lived-experience partner
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- The project focus must be maintained between the Letter of Intent and the Full Application.
- The Kidney Foundation wishes to give priority to early career researchers in the field of kidney research.
- To be considered patient oriented research, research teams should show proof of engagement with lived experience partners or communities and highlight how the project aligns with a patient focused outcome lens.
- The research should align with one of the priorities identified in the new KFOC Research Framework.
- For three-year grants, the application must be scored in the excellent to outstanding category by the Kidney Health Scientific Committee.
How to apply
- Set up a profile on proposalCENTRAL.
- Search for “Kidney Foundation of Canada” or “Kidney”.
- Fill out the Kidney Health Research Grant application.
Processing and Agreement
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applicants may only submit or hold ONE application to the Kidney Health Research Grant.
- For three-year grants, the application needs to be scored in the excellent to outstanding category by the Kidney Health Scientific Committee.
- Applications are confirmed by ProposalCentral.
Additional information
- Competition timelines are estimates and subject to change.
- The Kidney Health Research Grant competition has moved to an online application system on proposalCENTRAL.
- All forms, guidelines and procedures can be found on the proposalCENTRAL website.
- Applicants must set up a profile on proposalCENTRAL and search for “Kidney Foundation of Canada” or “Kidney” to access the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kidney Health Research Grants Program
What is the Kidney Health Research Grants?
Kidney Health Research Grants support researchers working in Canada on kidney health research. The program helps cover research operating costs and can run for one, two, or three years.
How much funding can be received?
Kidney Health Research Grants Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 21, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Kidney Health Research Grants program?
To be eligible for the Kidney Health Research Grants program, you must:
The principal applicant must be an allied health professional.
The research must be carried out in Canada.
The project must have a clearly demonstrated relevance and outcome relevant to the mission.
What expenses are eligible under Kidney Health Research Grants?
Research operating costs
Research on nephrology and organ donation, including clinical, health services, social, cultural, environmental and population health research
Who can I contact for more information about the Kidney Health Research Grants?
You can contact Canadian Kidney Foundation by email at christine.marquis@rein.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Kidney Health Research Grants available?
The Kidney Health Research Grants program is available across Canada.