Grants and funding support available for UK Kidney Week 2026
Professionals attending UK Kidney Week (UKKW) 2026 can now apply for a range of grants and financial support to help make participation more accessible.
Organised by the UK Kidney Association (UKKA), UK Kidney Week 2026 takes place from 10–12 March 2026 at Harrogate Convention Centre, bringing together the full kidney community to share learning and advance kidney care across the UK.
UKKW 2026 attendance grants
The UKKA is offering a limited number of UKKW attendance grants to help delegates with registration costs. These grants are intended to support members presenting work or contributing to the scientific programme.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be current UKKA members (for at least three months before applying)
- Work in, or be studying towards, a kidney-related specialism
- Have an accepted abstract for UKKW 2026
- Be in one of the following roles:
- MPT
- Renal Trainee
- Scientist
The grants cover registration fees only — travel, accommodation and subsistence are not included.
The application deadline is 1 December 2025.
Attendance Support Fund: childcare and dependent-care costs
To make UKKW more inclusive and accessible, the UKKA has introduced a new Attendance Support Fund to assist members with additional childcare or dependent-care costs that arise as a direct result of attending UKKW.
This flexible fund replaces the previous crèche facility and offers tailored support to meet individual needs. Applicants can request up to £300, reimbursed on receipt of appropriate evidence.
Examples of eligible costs include:
- Home-based childcare or dependent care expenses incurred specifically because of UKKW attendance (not for normal, ongoing expenses).
- Travel costs for a relative or other care provider to your home to look after your child(ren) or dependent during UKKW.
- Additional costs for existing childcare or dependent care arrangements (not for normal, ongoing expenses).
Applications close 31 January 2026, with decisions made within one week of submission.
👉 Find out more about the Attendance Support Fund
Supporting access and inclusion across the kidney community
These funding opportunities reflect the UKKA’s commitment to making UK Kidney Week open to all professionals working in kidney care — recognising that personal, financial and caring responsibilities can present barriers to attendance.
By providing targeted support for both professional development and care-related needs, the grants aim to ensure a diverse range of voices and experiences are represented in Harrogate next March.
For full details, visit:
👉 UK Kidney Week 2026 Registration and Funding Information