We fund cutting edge research
We are the largest charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK. We will stop kidney disease destroying lives. Kidney disease ends here.
What we're looking for
Our reseach strategy outlines our intentions to achieve our vision of lives free from kidney disease through research funding programmes and initiatives.
What we fund and how to apply
We have a range of research grants available that you can apply for.
Find out how much funding you can apply for? What types of grant you are able to apply for? What grants are open and the application deadline? How to make an application? And all the supporting information you need.
Patient involvement
Encouraging patient participation, engagement and involvement in research to add value.
Research networks
Information about the UK Kidney Research Consortium, clinical study groups and renal science networks.
Research awards
Find out the results of our latest grants rounds and information on the research we're funding.
Scientific meeting sponsorship
Apply for up to £2,000 to support your scientific meeting.
Your publications
Help us to maximise the impact of your work by telling us when and what you’re due to publish.
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Meet a researcher
Professor Jeremy Hughes is a Professor of Experimental Nephrology at the University of Edinburgh and an Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
He combines his clinical and teaching roles with his research work, which focuses on the role of a white blood cell, called the macrophage, in kidney injury, scarring and healing.
Jeremy has previously been the chair of Kidney Research UK’s Research Grant Committeeand he went on to be elected as the charity's chair of trustees in 2018.
"Kidney Research UK has funded many excellent projects that span the full range of bench to bedside research."
Research events
Researcher development days
We're reviewing our research development days to find ways to improve the format and value to researchers.
More information coming soon.
Got a question? Get in touch.
For more information or if you have any questions, get in touch with our Research Operations Team:
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