Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE). The consortium will continue to identify, recruit, and retain participants in CKDu endemic areas, conduct study visits, and collect biological and environmental samples. The CURE Consortium will serve as a resource for ancillary studies. • The consortium will investigate the causes and potential interventions for CKDu. • The consortium will collaborate to maximize scientific opportunities and enable discovery science to understand the etiologies of CKDu. • The consortium will serve as a resource for ancillary studies. • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $6,000,000. • The estimated number of awards is 5.