Quick Summary
Name: PKD Foundation (Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $28 million (total since 1982) |
| Grant Range | $65,000 - $240,000 |
| Average Grant | $120,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Pre-application required) |
Contact Details
Website: https://pkdcure.org/ Phone: 1-800-PKD-CURE (1-800-753-2873) or 816-931-2600 Email: pkdcure@pkdcure.org Address: 1001 E 101st Terrace, Suite 220, Kansas City, MO 64131 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time
Geographic Focus
- United States (primary)
- Canada (special consideration through collaboration with PKD Foundation of Canada)
- Australia (special consideration through collaboration with PKD Australia)
- International applications accepted (applicants need not be U.S. citizens)
Funding Priorities
- Basic research on autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD and ARPKD)
- Translational research for PKD treatments
- Clinical research studies
- Nephrology fellowships
- Scientific meetings
- Special consideration areas:
- Autosomal recessive PKD (ARPKD)
- ADPKD in children
- Lifestyle interventions
- Epidemiology and data analysis
- Extra-renal manifestations of PKD
- Clinical care disparities
- Drug delivery mechanisms
What They Don't Fund
- Research outside of polycystic kidney disease
- Organizations without institutional affiliation
- Applicants without MD, PhD, or equivalent degree
- Projects unrelated to PKD patient benefit
Application Method
Two-stage process:
- Pre-application: Due August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT
- Full application: By invitation only - invited applicants notified in October, full applications due January 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Eligibility:
- Must have MD, PhD, or equivalent degree
- Must hold faculty appointment or equivalent at the institution where research will be conducted
- U.S. citizenship not required
Grant amounts: Up to $120,000/year for up to 2 years ($240,000 total) Fellowship awards: $65,000/year, renewable for up to 3 years total ($195,000)
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