Every two years, the ISN–KI Editorial Fellowships offer early-career nephrologists or scientists a unique opportunity to work alongside the editorial team of Kidney International®. Over the course of 24 months, fellows learn how to critically assess manuscripts, manage editorial responsibilities, and make key publication decisions. The next call for expressions of interest will be on 2026.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants must:
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be an ISN member in good standing from any of the ISN regions
- Hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree
- Be within 7 years of completing their doctoral, fellowship, or higher research training
- Have a research portfolio in clinical and/or basic nephrology
- ISN membership must be maintained throughout the duration of the fellowship
What fellows do
Over the 24-month fellowship, each participant is mentored by an Associate Editor or the Editor-in-Chief and actively engages in the editorial process by:
Over the 24-month fellowship, each participant is mentored by an Associate Editor or the Editor-in-Chief and actively engages in the editorial process by:
- Handling submitted and revised manuscripts
- Inviting reviewers and assessing reviewer feedback
- Making initial and final editorial decisions under supervision
- Attending weekly editorial meetings (up to 90 minutes, 1 p.m. CEST)
- Using the ISN–KI Fellow designation in relevant publications and presentations
- Contributing to editorial discussions, and/or the ISN website
Selection process
- Applications are submitted to the KI Editorial Board of Editors via the ISN awards coordinator
- Candidates must submit:
- A short CV outlining relevant expertise
- A letter of intent
- A letter of recommendation from a mentor
- The Editorial Board selects fellows based on qualifications, research background, and interest in academic publishing
- Selected fellows are officially awarded the title of ISN–KI Editorial Fellow
If you have questions, please contact the ISN awards coordinator.