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To create a world without kidney diseases, the ASN Alliance for Kidney Health elevates care by educating and informing, driving breakthroughs and innovation, and advocating for policies that create transformative changes in kidney medicine throughout the world.

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Grants & Funding

The Karen L. Campbell, PhD, Travel Support Program for Fellows application is currently closed.

Karen L. Campbell, PhD, Travel Support Program for Fellows Application

Applications for the 2024 program will open in May 2024.

The Karen L. Campbell, PhD, Travel Support Program for Fellows is awarded to nephrology fellows and PhD postdocs. Award recipients receive complimentary registration to the ASN Annual Meeting, held October 24-27, 2024, at ASN Kidney Week in San Diego, CA. Award recipients receive travel support, complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting, and the opportunity to mentor medical students, residents, or graduate students through the ASN Kidney STARS Program.

Please note that this program is in person. By accepting a spot in this program, participants agree to abide by all Health and Safety protocols as set forth by ASN.

The program is named for former ASN Executive Director, Karen L. Campbell, PhD.

Support is intended for, but not restricted to, nephrology fellows beyond their first year of fellowship or postdoctoral training at the time of Kidney Week 2024.

Questions? Email workforce@asn-online.org.

Eligibility

To receive an award, a recipient must:

  1. Be a current ASN member (Fellow/Trainee Membership Type) as of July 1, 2024.
  2. Be enrolled in an accredited nephrology fellowship training program or conducting postdoctoral kidney research at the time of Kidney Week 2024.
  3. Agree to mentor a group of students or residents during ASN Kidney Week (details provided after acceptance).

Fellows are eligible for free ASN membership. For membership information, visit www.asn-online.org/membership/.

Application

To apply, a candidate must:

  1. Log into the application using an ASN ID.
  2. Complete the information section of the application, including demographics, training level, etc.
  3. Complete a 200 word essay.
  4. Upload a CV.

A CV must be submitted as part of the online application. Applications received without CVs will not be processed.

NOTE: Applicants may apply to any and all support opportunities (if eligible); however, only one award will be given per person. All applicants will be notified within seven weeks of the application deadline.