PhiladElphia PRogram FOR Mentored Research Training in Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (PERFORM-KUH)

PERFORM-KUH is a comprehensive, Philadelphia-based program intended for trainees dedicated to building a research career focused on kidney, benign urology, and benign hematology science - across the lifespan. It provides an environment that enables training in state-of-the-art scientific principles and methodology, that encourages creativity, that guides professional development, and that provides mentoring and sponsorship facilitating independent career growth.

The program benefits from a scientifically diverse and accomplished faculty along with resources from Drexel, Temple, and Jefferson Universities, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to create a unique training experience. Beyond a focused, mentored research project with a laboratory or group, the trainee benefits from a comprehensive professional development program and a learning community dedicated to networking.

PERFORM-KUH is a part of the national Kidney Urology Hematology Research Training Network (KUHR-TN), "Network of Networks”. This collaborative community spans multiple institutions nationwide. While we provide unique and distinctive opportunities within our own program, we are also part of a larger network comprising similar NIH/NIDDK sponsored U2C-TL1 programs. This affiliation offers trainees access to a wide range of resources and opportunities.

Our trainees are provided a minimum of two years of salary support, receive PhD or Master of Science tuition where applicable, and are eligible for additional financial benefits.

The application portal will soon be open for the dates below and we invite you to explore the program's Request For Applications (RFA), in the meantime!

Send any questions to the Program Manager.