The ISN proposes a variety of exceptional fellowship opportunities in collaboration with various partners and institutions:

Acute Kidney Injury:

The Ravi Mehta ISN AKI Fellowship is awarded to one Fellow each year to train in AKI and CRRT. This award was set up in honor of Dr. Ravindra Mehta in collaboration with his friends and colleagues to recognize his leadership and contribution to global health and education.

Pediatric Nephrology:

The ISN is proud to partner with IPNA to support pediatric nephrology training. Apply via the General ISN Fellowship application portal for pediatric training at the institution of your choice.

Dialysis:

ISN-UHN ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Fellowships

The ISN-ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Program aims to provide practical and hands-on learning at the Toronto University Health Network for nephrologists who are planning to implement and grow home dialysis programs at their local institution. Learn more about eligibility and applying at http://www.explorehomedialysis.com/

Transplantation:

ISN-TTS Fellowships

The ISN and TTS join forces to support the training of young physicians from low resource areas receiving hands-on training in advanced host institutions to acquire state of-the-art knowledge in transplantation. The ultimate goal of such training is to improve the transplantation standards in their home countries upon their return and become leaders in their fields.
The training focuses on providing the skills and knowledge specifically required by the home institution. ISN-TTS Fellowship trainings can be long (6-12 months) or short term (3-6 months).

Selection criteria:

- Applicants must be within 5 years or less of their last doctoral degree

From a lower-, lower-middle- or upper-middle-income country according to the World Bank classification

Training in tissue typing transplant nephrology, transplant coordination, transplant surgery or other relevant training related to renal transplantation

Training must be relevant to local conditions and healthcare context.

Country/Regionally-Specific Fellowships

China:

IACN-ISN-HKSN Scholarship This scholarship is for young nephrologists living and working in China who plan to train in clinical nephrology. The International Association of Chinese Nephrologists (IACN), ISN, and Hong Kong Society of Nephrology (HKSN) have partnered to provide 3-month scholarships in China or Hong-Kong. Learn more about eligibility and applying on the ISN Fellowship portal.

United Kingdom:

ISN-Kidneys for Life Fellowships
This fellowship is for young nephrologists willing to train at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom. Learn more about eligibility and applying on the ISN Fellowship portal.

The ISN also partners with Kidney Research UK and the UK Kidney Association to support fellows training in the UK. Candidates can apply for these fellowships through the General ISN Fellowship application above.

ISN-Heartlands Hospital Fellowships
This fellowship is for young nephrologists from South Asia interested in training at the Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for a period of 6 to 12 months. Learn more about eligibility and applying on the ISN Fellowship portal.

Latin America and the Caribbean:

The ISN partners with SLANH to support fellows from the Latin American region. ISN-SLANH Fellowships are open to applicants who are members of both organizations and wish to train for up to three months at a Regional Training Center in Latin America. Candidates can apply for this fellowship through the General ISN Fellowship application above.

South Asia:

ISN-Heartlands Hospital Fellowships
This fellowship is for young nephrologists from South Asia interested in training at the Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for a period of 6 to 12 months. Learn more about eligibility and applying on the ISN Fellowship portal.

Oceania and South East Asia:

The ISN partners with the APSN, ANZSN, and Indian Society of Nephrology to support fellows from the Asia Pacific region. Candidates can apply for these fellowships through the ISN General Fellowships Application above.

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ISN Mentors

ISN Special Fellowships

ISN General Fellowships

ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers

ISN Sister Renal Centers

ISN Interventional Nephrology Training

ISN Clinical Research

ISN Continuing Medical Education

ISN Educational Ambassadors

IACN-ISN-HKSN Scholarships