ERA is proud to present the ERA Long-Term Strategic Plan launched at ERA25 titled "Leading the Way in Kidney Health: Innovation, Inclusion, Impact".
Networking
ERA works to build and consolidate bridges that can reduce the gaps in the medical field of nephrology
Public Affairs & Advocacy
ERA strives to connect the needs of kidney patients with public decision-makers and policy-making bodies at the EU and national levels, and support advocacy actions at international and national levels.
Collaboration on Guidelines
ERA actively engages in collaborations with other professional societies to develop comprehensive clinical guidelines.
National Societies
ERA is highly committed to strengthening its relations with the National Societies of Nephrology within its geographical area and also outside Europe and the countries bordering Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. ERA officers regularly meet National Societies’ representatives during the National Presidents’ meeting, traditionally organised during the Annual Congress.
Other Societies
ERA actively collaborates with many medical societies, national and international.
The collaboration requires a signed agreement between ERA and the other societies on Ambassador exchange programme and promotion of the respective associations and congresses online and onsite.
The collaboration requires a signed agreement between ERA and the other societies on Ambassador exchange programme and promotion of the respective associations and congresses online and onsite.
ERA Endorsements
ERA can give non-financial endorsement to scientific events, courses, and congresses organised by third parties. To obtain the ERA endorsement and promote the initiative on our website read the regulations and fill in the application form.
ERA can grant non-financial support to long-term projects of third parties such as forums and websites scientifically valuable or educationally significant, and deal with kidney or related topics. To request the ERA non-financial support, read the regulations and fill in the application form.
Contacts & Resources
Funding Opportunity by Third Party
This section highlights funding opportunities shared by third parties that may be of interest to ERA members. While not organised by ERA, these initiatives are curated to support and benefit our community.
Click below on each initiatives for more info:
Íñigo Álvarez de Toledo Research Awards in Nephrology
The Fundación Renal Española has officially opened the call for the new edition of the Íñigo Álvarez de Toledo Research Awards in Nephrology.
The Nephrology Research category has now been internationalized and, for the first time, the call is open to researchers from all European countries. Institutions and research teams across the continent are invited to submit their work and contribute to this benchmark of excellence in the nephrological field.
Key Highlights of this Edition:
- International Nephrology Research Category: Now open to all of Europe, consolidating its position as a leading international reference.
- Nephrology Nursing: We also continue to recognize excellence in the field with our dedicated XXVI Nephrology Nursing category.
- Prize Endowment: The awards are endowed with €10,000 for the Research category and €5,000 for the Nursing category.
- Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 2026.
You can find the complete terms and conditions, as well as the application process on the official website.
AC Forum
ERA is Member of the AC Forum, the only association established exclusively for and by associations. Members are international and regional, self-managed, not-for-profit associations. Through peer-to-peer sharing of good practice and expanding thinking, in a confidential environment, free of commercial influences, members are engaged to exchange knowledge to advance association leadership and congress management
AC Forum aims to be the recognised global leader for associations driving innovation and excellence in leadership for impact and AC Forum is highly sought-after for thought leadership and good practice.