Research at PKDF
Since the Foundation’s establishment in 1982, it has invested almost $50 million in more than 1,300 research, clinical and scientific grants, awards, fellowships and scientific meetings. The Foundation’s financial commitment over the years has seen results on a local, national and even global level, including initiating funding for young investigators from around the world; supporting innovative research ideas; and providing bridge funding to researchers to allow researchers world-wide to apply for larger National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants.
PKDF’s Grants and Fellowships Programs
Funding opportunities
The principal goal of our research grant program is the development of clinical interventions for the treatment of PKD. Explore available funding opportunities.
Funded research
The Research Grant and Fellowship Programs will fund critical research to increase understanding of the genetic and pathological processes involved in PKD
Resources for PKD clinicians and researchers
Up to Date information about treating PKD
We partnered with UptoDate to provide medical professionals education on PKD.
PKD Outcomes Consortium
Created to facilitate clinical trial development by establishing a clear regulatory pathway to evaluate the effectiveness of potential treatments
ACT Alerts
Members of the PKD community have signed up for updates on new clinical research. Do you have a study open for enrollment?
Data resources in PKD research
By encouraging utilization of existing datasets, the Foundation hopes to bring new perspectives. Learn more here.
Research news
Explore the latest in polycystic kidney disease publications and articles from our grantees, collaborators, and other PKD experts.
Kaplan award
See past winners or nominate your peers for the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of PKD
For patients who want to get involved in research
Sign up for a study or clinical trial in PKD
From observational studies to clinical trials, patients can help researchers unlock the secrets of PKD and find a treatment by participating in a study.
ADPKD Registry
The first in the U.S., the secure and patient-powered ADPKD Registry will advance research and help us #endPKD.
PKD treatment pipeline
A direct result of Foundation funding and support, there are many treatments for PKD currently being developed in the U.S.
Kidney cyst sclerotherapy
Research is still ongoing as to how cyst sclerotherapy might influence kidney function long-term.
Getting a nephrectomy? Donate your PKD kidney to research
Our PKD tissue donation program provides patients with an avenue to contribute to the advancement of our understanding of PKD.