ERA Curatorium Awards for Young Investigators

The Awardees will receive the “ERAC Innovation in Nephrology in the Age of Digital Revolution Award’, which consists of a prize of EUR 10.000,00 each for the categories mentioned below. Furthermore, the winners will also be invited guests to the next 63rd ERA Congress (Glasgow & Virtual, June 3-6, 2026). They will receive free accommodation, travel and Congress registration.

Candidatures are open to one of the 2 following categories:

1. Young Nephrologists (YNP Members) in the field of nephrology or related topics*
2. Young researchers (i.e. bioengineers, engineers, chemists, biologists etc) in the field of nephrology or related topics*.

To apply, each candidate must have:

• Presented their own data in an oral presentation at an international conference.
• Be 40 years old or younger at the time of the award. Extensions beyond this limit may be granted for documented career interruptions, including maternity, paternity, caring responsibilities, or periods of part-time work. Indicative extensions include: 1.5 years per maternity leave, 6 months per paternity leave, and up to 1 year in total for other justified circumstances.
• Candidates must be resident in a country within the ERA geographical area.
• Have at least 1 first or last authored paper in studies related to renal research (renal medicine).
• Have at least one abstract accepted at an ERA Congress.

Applicants must also submit a brief narrative statement describing their career trajectory, achievements, career interruptions (if any), and future research vision.

*As related research topics are intended:

1. Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring (i.e., Remote monitoring devices and apps that can collect and transmit vital data such as blood pressure, glucose levels, and kidney function, allowing healthcare providers to intervene promptly in case of any issues).
2. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) (i.e., Digital access to patient information, data sharing among healthcare providers, leading to better-informed treatment decisions).
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (i.e., technologies that can assist nephrologists in early detection of kidney diseases and help optimise treatment strategies).
4. Big Data and Data Analytics (i.e., new methodologies able to process and analyse vast amounts of healthcare data).
5. Kidney Imaging (i.e.: Innovations in imaging technology, such as advanced ultrasound, CT scans, MRI and Biopsies in kidney diagnosis, able to visualize and diagnose kidney disorders)
6. Precision Medicine: I.e.: new and innovative genetic tests, biomarkers and molecular profiling associated with kidney diseases)
7. Patient Engagement and Education: i.e., digital tools like mobile apps and online platforms that could provide educational resources, medication reminders, and lifestyle guidance to improve CKD patient outcomes.
8. Medical Wearables: such as smartwatches and fitness trackers that can monitor vital signs and activity levels, providing valuable data for nephrologists to assess a patient’s overall health and well-being.

Please read the regulations carefully before sending your application.