Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites

About this grant

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE). Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) causes kidney failure in rural areas of many Low and Middle Income Countries, resulting in a large death toll among the young working age population. Environmental factors are suspected to be causative, but family and geographic clu Grant Number: RFA-DK-27-130. Expected awards: 5.

What the funding covers

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• Expected Number of Awards: 5
• Total Program Funding: $6M

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5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: RFA-DK-27-130
7. 7Posted: 2025-09-30

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