Kidney Precision Medicine Project Recruitment Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
About
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requests applications for Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP) Recruitment Sites (RS) to enroll people with Acute Kidney Injuries (AKI) and/or Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) into a longitudinal biopsy cohort study. Under-enrolled populations (e. g., AKI) and comprehensive phenotyping remain priorities. New opportunities include clinical biopsies with residual tissue for research, enhanced physiologic phenotyping, repeat biopsies, pediatric recruitment, and collection of healthy reference tissue. All KPMP personnel will actively participate in scientific discovery and promote open science.
The Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP) Recruitment Sites grant supports organizations and institutions across the United States that enroll patients with Acute Kidney Injuries (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) into a longitudinal biopsy cohort study. This NIH-funded opportunity is designed for medical centers, research institutions, and clinical facilities capable of recruiting diverse patient populations, with particular emphasis on under-enrolled groups and comprehensive phenotyping. Eligible applicants can receive funding between $0 and $450,000 to support recruitment infrastructure, clinical biopsy programs with residual tissue for research, enhanced physiologic phenotyping, repeat biopsy protocols, pediatric recruitment initiatives, and healthy reference tissue collection. Applicants must be U.S.-based entities; foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. All KPMP personnel are expected to actively participate in scientific discovery and promote open science principles. This is an excellent opportunity for academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and research institutions seeking to advance precision medicine in kidney disease while contributing to groundbreaking research that improves patient outcomes.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
July 10, 2026
Award Amount
Up to $450K
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
Up to $450K
Deadline
2026-07-10
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (Deadline: July 10, 2026)
Best For
U.S. medical centers, academic institutions, research hospitals, and clinical facilities with capacity to recruit and enroll kidney disease patients
Eligibility
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Kidney Precision Medicine Project Recruitment Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
U.S.-based organizations and institutions are eligible to apply. Specifically, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, foreign organizations, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are NOT eligible. Foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed. For complete eligibility requirements, including specific organizational types and qualifications, refer to Section III of the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
How much funding does Kidney Precision Medicine Project Recruitment Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provide?
Funding ranges from $0 to $450,000. The specific amount awarded depends on your application, project scope, and the number of patients you plan to recruit and support. Contact the funding agency or review the official NOFO for details on budget justification requirements.
How do I apply for Kidney Precision Medicine Project Recruitment Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Applications must be submitted through the official NIH application portal. The deadline for this funding cycle is July 10, 2026. Applicants should carefully review the complete Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for submission requirements, including required forms, budget guidelines, and documentation. Visit the official NIH website or grants portal for detailed application instructions and to submit your proposal by the deadline.
What can Kidney Precision Medicine Project Recruitment Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding be used for?
Funding supports recruitment of patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) into a longitudinal biopsy cohort study. Allowable uses include clinical biopsy programs with residual tissue for research, comprehensive patient phenotyping, enhanced physiologic phenotyping, repeat biopsy protocols, pediatric patient recruitment, and collection of healthy reference tissue. All funded personnel are expected to actively participate in scientific discovery and promote open science principles.
Last updated: July 5, 2026