Importance of Research
Transform the future of children’s kidney research by fostering innovation, advancing groundbreaking treatments, and improving outcomes for young patients. By supporting cutting-edge studies and collaborations, we can uncover new insights into paediatric kidney conditions.
This can pave the way for earlier diagnoses, more effective therapies, and enhanced quality of life for affected children and their families. Together, we have the opportunity to create lasting change in this vital field, ensuring that every child with a kidney condition has access to the best possible care.
Current Research Opportunities
Explore exciting research opportunities with available positions ready to be filled.
Masters (Science) in Clinical trial design & implementation
Fully funded by LifeArc Oxford University. Send Expression of interest to Kelly Vernon (K.Vernon@liverpool.ac.uk) before 1st October 2025
Fellowships
Explore exciting research opportunities with available positions ready to be filled.
NIHR Doctoral Fellowship
The NIHR Doctoral Fellowship is a 3-year full-time award that supports individuals to undertake a PhD in an area of research with the NIHR’s Remit for Personal Awards.
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Kidney Research UK Clinical Training Fellowship
Clinical training fellowships to support medical graduates to specialise in renal research thereby expanding the levels of expertise in kidney research and treatment
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Medical Research Council Predoctoral Clinical Research Training Fellowship
This is an ongoing funding opportunity. Application rounds close every January, April and September.
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Wellcome PhD Fellowships for Health Professionals
Wellcome’s PhD Programmes for Health Professionals offer health professionals outstanding research training in supportive and inclusive research environments.
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Paediatric and rare kidney diseases grants
Kidney Research UK have a new, exciting paediatric and rare kidney diseases grant round now open for research project grants, start-up grants, fellowships (clinical and non-clinical) and PhD studentships.
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Future Academic Nephrology Club 