Gomez and Sequeira Lopez lab researchers and members of UVA PCEN.
The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology (PCENs) at the University of Virginia, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Washington University in St. Louis are issuing a joint RFA for Pilot and Feasibility (P&F) projects. The PCEN program is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and was established to:
- Attract new scientific expertise to the study of human pediatric renal physiology, kidney development, and pediatric kidney disorders
- Encourage multidisciplinary research in these areas
- Develop the pediatric nephrology research community—in part through the P&F Program
Overview
The PCENs are seeking applications for one-year pilot and feasibility research projects. The maximum funding is $50,000 in direct costs for one year, with one optional no-cost extension (NCE). Early-stage investigators, new investigators, or established investigators not previously involved in pediatric nephrology research are invited to apply. See the RFA for more information and instructions about how to apply.
Important Dates
- Intent to Apply surveys are due by Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., ET; access the survey here
- Invitations to submit Full Applications will be issued by April 4, 2025
- Full Applications are due by Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., ET.
- Awards will be announced in late July 2025.
The funding period will be September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
For more information or questions, please reach out to one of the contacts from the applicable PCEN listed in the RFA.
The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology are funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) P50DK096373 (UVA), P50DK114786 (CHOP), and P50DK133943 (St. Louis).
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