The NephCure Foundation (NCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cause and cure for Nephrotic Syndrome and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) two potentially devastating kidney diseases. NCF supports clinicians and researchers within this field through the NephCure Foundation Grant Program, NephCure Donor Advised Funds, Lunch and Learn Educational Seminars as well as Advocacy and legislation.

In 2008 our dedication to this mission became manifest when we enthusiastically announced the
NephCure Foundation Grant Program. With the mission of advancing and supporting research in the
field of Nephrology specifically to understand the cause and identify treatments or a cure for NS and
FSGS. NephCure accepts applications ranging from Basic Science, Translational Science and Clinical Science in four categories, the NephCure Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant, Young Investigator Career Development Grant, the Established Investigator Grant and the Bridge Grant. With 91% of all donations earmarked for educational and research purposes, NephCure is proud to announce that in 2009 we committed over $6,000,000 to fund research and since awarding our first grant, NCF has supported more than 20 researchers internationally!

If you are interested in submitting an application for a grant, please provide a Letter of Intent to be reviewed by NCF. The research grant application must address a question relevant to NCF's areas of focus and mission.

Eligibility requirements:

          1.   Basic science relevant to FSGS and other diseases that result in nephrotic syndrome. The 

                organization encourages submission of work with translational relevance; 

          2.   Preliminary clinical studies for the purpose of developing preliminary results that might justify

                larger more sophisticated clinical studies.

          3.   Principal investigator must hold an MD, PhD or an equivalent advanced degree.

          4.   Application should be investigator initiated.

          5.   Applications from any country or nationality will be considered

If you would like to submit a letter of intent or have any questions please contact Pegah Safaeian, Scientific Research Administrator, at PSafaeian@NephCure.org or call (610) 540-0186 ext 25.