Grants

Building capacity and empowering kidney care globally

Transform kidney care with ISN Grants

Every day, individuals and organizations face the challenge of delivering better kidney care in diverse and resource-limited settings. ISN Grants open doors to new skills, improved services, and knowledge-sharing, empowering individuals and organizations to create meaningful change in their communities. They also offer experienced professionals and centers a unique opportunity to make a lasting global impact by helping others succeed.

Find the right grant to help fulfill your goals

What’s your next step and what do you want to achieve? Are you ready to learn and grow, elevating kidney care in your community? Or is it time to give back, mentoring and supporting others by sharing your expertise? ISN Grants are tailored to meet individuals and organizations where they are, making it simple to connect with the right opportunities to grow, teach, and contribute to advancing global kidney care.

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ISN Fellowship program

Build global connections and enhance your nephrology skills by training in leading institutions for 3-12 months.

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The ISN Fellowship program opened my eyes to the vast possibilities in nephrology. It was an invaluable experience that broadened my horizons and equipped me with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the lives of my patients.
– Trung Toan Dung

ISN Emerging Leaders program

Take your leadership to the next level by joining a global network of future leaders committed to advancing kidney health through impactful collaboration.

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Leadership is not only about what you do in the clinic but how you connect, collaborate, and how you are able to ensure that your nephrology is holistic, how you engage with the community and your patients. The stepping stone the program gives you as an individual is just phenomenal.
– Elliot Koranteng Tannor

ISN Interventional Nephrology Scholarships program

Gain specialized, hands-on training in interventional nephrology procedures to improve patient care and broaden your clinical skills.

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My practice as a nephrologist has completely changed thanks to this scholarship, and we have now initiated acute peritoneal dialysis for children under 5 years at my hospital.
– Ronald Gobina

ISN Clinical Research program

Secure funding and support to conduct impactful research addressing critical local kidney care challenges and gaps.

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This program was integral into enabling me to start my research career. This was the first research project that I undertook after qualifying as a Nephrologist and the support from ISN was invaluable.
– Rumbidzai Dahwa

Scientific writing courses

Develop the expertise to publish high-impact research through hands-on, one-on-one mentoring in scientific writing provided by global nephrology experts.

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This is the best course I have ever taken in my whole career. The mentors were great, the schedule was excellent, and the organizers were awesome. I’ll definitely recommend it to every clinician interested in medical research.
– Muhammed Elhadedy

ISN Mentorship program

Achieve your career goals with guidance from an experienced mentor dedicated to helping you grow professionally in your kidney care journey.

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My first publication would not have been possible without my mentor’s guidance.
– Hamze Rage

ISN Mentorship program

Share your expertise as a mentor, fostering future leaders in nephrology while growing your leadership skills.

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I joined the mentorship program because I’ve always enjoyed mentoring trainees and faculty in the United States, and the opportunity to mentor someone overseas was very appealing to me because I really liked the idea of giving back to people in other parts of the world.
– Larry Greenbaum

ISN Continuing Medical Education program

Deliver high-impact nephrology education tailored to local needs, empowering healthcare professionals.

As an ISN speaker and ambassador, the invaluable support I’ve received has profoundly expanded my horizons, enriched my network, and inspired me to initiate impactful projects and collaborations across Africa.
– Rasha Darwish

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ISN Educational Ambassadors program

Use your expertise to create lasting change and deliver hands-on training, provide guidance, empower teams to enhance renal care services and address critical gaps in kidney health in low-resource settings.

My experience with the ISN’s grant programs made me realize that I can combine my two passions: education and nephrology. Witnessing the needs of programs in other countries and being able to provide support was incredibly rewarding. I hope to continue this important work in the future.
– Laura Castellanos

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ISN Sister Renal Centers program

Build and strengthen renal care services through structured partnerships with experienced renal centers. Enhance clinical, research, and educational capabilities in your institution.

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Through this program, we have become a reference center in Bangladesh for kidney and urological diseases, dialysis, and transplantation, providing affordable and equitable kidney care services to patients.
– Tasnuva Kashem

ISN Sister Transplant Centers program

Establish and grow kidney transplantation programs through guidance and collaboration with leading transplant centers through the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers program—a partnership between the ISN and the Transplantation Society.

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We were able to develop organ donation protocols and kidney transplant guidelines, gaining national recognition for our kidney transplant program.
– Maria Theresa Bad-ang

ISN Educational Ambassadors program

Bring global nephrology expertise to your region through visits by ISN experts for targeted, hands-on training and capacity-building.

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I strongly recommend the Educational Ambassadors program due to its vital contribution to advancing medical education, enhancing patient care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the healthcare system.
– Andrei Capitanescu

ISN Continuing Medical Education program

Host recognized nephrology educators at your institution to deliver impactful, regionally relevant knowledge.

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This was the first of what we hope will be annual Nephropathology Workshops in the region as we strive to build local and regional capacity in Nephropathology. We are extremely grateful to the ISN for the support accorded to this inaugural workshop, and we also thank Prof. Wesam Ismail for the excellent job she did as an ISN speaker.
– Mary Kubo

ISN Fellowship program

Build global connections by training nephrologists from low-resource settings. Host an ISN Fellow at your center for up to 12 months, share your expertise and create a legacy of impactful partnerships with the ISN Fellowship program.

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I feel proud to have trained good quality nephrologists from our continent.
– Graham Paget

ISN Interventional Nephrology Scholarships program

Gain ISN recognition as an Interventional Nephrology Training Center by hosting and training scholars for up to three months. These scholars will be equipped to deliver improved care for dialysis patients and to train other healthcare professionals within their region.

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Supporting the program has been mutually advantageous for both the trainees and for colleagues in the unit.
– Bhrigu Sood

ISN Regional Training Centers

Establish your institution as a recognized hub for nephrology training, education, and service delivery to benefit your region.

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We have grown paediatric nephrology in the whole of Africa.
– Mignon McCulloch

ISN Sister Renal Centers program

Partner with developing renal centers to share knowledge, enhance capacity, and improve renal care delivery globally.

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It is a valuable experience and fullfiling to see the fruits of the work from people who want to do more to improve kidney services for patients.
– Julian Midgley

ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers program

Support a less developed transplant center to establish or strengthen kidney transplantation services through the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers program—a partnership between the ISN and the Transplantation Society.

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We were satisfied to see the results of our support after many years, as a deceased donor transplant program was successfully implemented in a safe manner, increasing patients’ trust in the Philippines.
– Chloe Balleste

Apply for ISN Grants

ISN Fellowship
Advance your expertise with specialized training at leading global renal centers.

May 1, October 1
ISN members from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Sister Renal Centers
Build or expand your center’s renal services in partnership with an experienced center.

October 1
ISN members
Emerging Centres from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers
Develop or enhance your center’s transplantation programs with guidance from an experienced center.

October 15
ISN and TTS members
Emerging Centres from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Educational Ambassadors
Bring nephrology experts to your center for tailored, hands-on training and education.

All year
ISN members from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Continuing Medical Education
Organize educational events supported by ISN resources and expertise.

All year
ISN members from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Clinical Research
Conduct impactful clinical research addressing kidney care challenges in resource-limited settings.

May 1
ISN members from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Regional Training Centers
Establish or enhance your center as a regional hub providing specialized training and education.

Varies
Specific regions in LIC, LMIC, UMIC, as announced

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ISN Emerging Leaders
Join a global leadership program to shape the future of kidney care worldwide.

September 15
ISN members

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ISN Mentorship
Mentees: foster professional growth with guidance from experienced experts
Mentors: develop coaching and leadership skills

March 1 – Mentors
July 1 – Mentees
ISN members and
Associate members

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ISN Interventional Nephrology Scholarships
Learn interventional nephrology techniques through specialized training and mentorship.

June 1
ISN members from LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Travel Grants
Receive funding to attend the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) and Frontiers Meetings.

Prior to the event WCN: 8 to 6 months Frontiers: 12 to 8 months
ISN members from
LIC, LMIC, UMIC

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ISN Sister Renal Centers program

Build your renal services with guidance from experienced centers. Access tailored support, training, and resources to expand your kidney care capabilities locally and make a larger impact. Each year, over 50 new and existing centers benefit from the ISN Sister Renal Centers program.

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Through this program, we have become the largest hospital in Bangladesh for kidney and urological diseases, dialysis, and transplantation.

ISN Sister Renal Centers program

Build your renal services with guidance from experienced centers. Access tailored support, training, and resources to expand your kidney care capabilities locally and make a larger impact. Each year, over 50 new and existing centers benefit from the ISN Sister Renal Centers program.

Find out more about ISN Sister Renal Centers

Through this program, we have become the largest hospital in Bangladesh for kidney and urological diseases, dialysis, and transplantation.

Discover the impact of ISN Grants

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