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🔬 ISPD Research Projects

The ISPD is committed to advancing the field of Peritoneal Dialysis through high-quality international research collaborations. Our mission is to support the growth of researchers and PD leaders worldwide, with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries, where PD use and research opportunities are often limited.

💰 ISPD Research Grant

  • Typical funding: US $5,000 – $10,000

  • Awarded by the ISPD International Studies Committee (ISC) after a peer-review process.

  • Proposals are reviewed and ranked for merit and impact before final approval by the ISPD Council.

✅ Past ISPD-supported projects include:

  • SONG-PD

  • IDEAL

  • GLOBAL Fluid Study

  • GREX (exercise for PD patients)

  • International Paediatric Peritonitis Registry

The committee hopes to financially support at least one project per year, but more than one project may be endorsed and/or supported. Applicants do not need to be ISPD members for applying, however, the project leader of selected projects is expected to join the ISPD for the duration of the project.

Application Process

  • 1

    📧 Step 1 – Informal Discussion

    Send a draft summary of your project to ISPD Secretariat. Include 2–3 available time slots to arrange a discussion with the ISC Chair, A/Prof Yeoungjee Cho. Please reach out at least 2 weeks before the application deadline.

  • 2

    📧 Step 2 – Final Application

    Submit your complete proposal to ISPD Secretariat before the stated deadline.

The call for 2025-2026 is open!
Additional information may be issued on the ISPD newsletter, on our social media channels, and on this page.

 

We encourage applicants to approach the International Studies Committee (ISC) with a research summary to discuss their ideas informally first with the Chair of the ISC, A/Prof Yeoungjee Cho. To organize such a discussion, please Contact Us before January 31st, 2026 with a draft of the project and a few available time slots. The International Studies Committee Chair A/Prof Yeoungjee Cho (or someone else from the team) will contact you to schedule the meeting.

Finalized applications should be submitted to the same email address (Contact Us) by February 15th, 2026.

The committee hopes to financially support at least one project per year, but more than one project may be endorsed and/or supported.

Applicants do not need to be ISPD members for applying, however, the project leader of selected projects is expected to join the ISPD for the duration of the project.

You can find here below the file with detailed instructions on how to submit your study proposal for ISPD support in this call.

🔗 Useful links

Instructions - how to apply (PDF) Contact Us