Review Process

All applications are evaluated by the PKD Foundation’s Grants Review Committee, comprised of members of the Scientific Advisory Committee and independent outside reviewers. Applications are reviewed and given a priority score based on the scientific merit of the project and its relevance to PKD research. Funding of awards is based on the priority score, the recommendations of the Grants Review Committee and the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the availability of funds. Final review and approval rests with the Board of Trustees. Funding will occur July 2009.

Application Timeline
Receipt Deadline:                            August 15, 2008
Review:                                          September-November 2008
Review by Board of Trustees:           January 2009
Applicant Notification:                      February 2009
Funding Starts:                               July, 1, 2009
Year-Research Cycle:                     July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

Fellowship recipients will be awarded $50,000 per year.

Prior to the receipt of funds, approved applicants must submit the following:
 - A signed and completed grant acceptance form by both the applicant and institutional financial officer.
 - A one paragraph description of the approved applicant’s professional experience and interests.

A stipulation to all awards is appropriate attribution of the PKD Foundation in any publication that results from work funded by the award. The PKD Foundation must also receive a copy of the publication.

Recipients of first-year fellowship awards will be required to attend the PKD Foundation’s Annual Conference in June 2010 to present their work to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). The PKD Foundation will reimburse reasonable and customary expenses for each funded fellow to attend the meeting.

Recipients of first year fellowship awards are required to submit an interim research and financial status report at the end of the first research cycle.