{"id":3402,"date":"2020-07-29T09:11:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T09:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.theisn.org\/?page_id=3402"},"modified":"2026-08-21T17:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:08:18","slug":"endorsements-and-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/events\/endorsements-and-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Endorsements and Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion spacing=&#8221;5&#8243; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;accordion-isn&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Endorsed Meetings&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;endorsed-meetings&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Criteria:&#8221;]The ISN reviews all applications to determine the scientific and educational merit of the proposed content, however ISN\u2019s endorsement is for the promotion of education in general and the specific content of the event\/course is the responsibility of the organizer. The ISN does not endorse non-ISN webinars and events by medical education companies.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Application and Process:&#8221;]The application, review, and endorsement process is FREE for ISN Collective and Affiliated societies, Sister Renal and Sister Transplant Centers, and ISN Regional and Interventional Nephrology Training Centers.<\/p>\n<p>All other organizations are required to pay a standard application fee to cover the administrative cost of processing the application. This fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee an endorsement of the event.<\/p>\n<p>All requests must be made via the application form (below) and submitted at least three months prior to the event, along with the event&#8217;s program; reviewal cannot be guaranteed for applications submitted outside the required time-frame. All endorsement applications will be reviewed and a decision provided within 30 calendar days.<\/p>\n<p>Successful applicants will be provided with a formal acceptance letter, a version of the ISN logo (which includes a Disclaimer Statement) for inclusion on printed and online material, and a post-event report form which lists required deliverables and must be completed and returned to ISN within 30 days of the event.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsed event will be included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/events\/calendar-of-isn-stakeholders-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calendar of ISN Stakeholders\u2019 Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that any version of the ISN logo should NOT be included on event materials (including the event\u2019s website) until AFTER endorsement has been granted. Organizers of approved endorsed events will be provided with a version of the ISN logo which includes the Disclaimer Statement: <em>ISN endorses promotion of education, not the specific content.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>ISN endorsement does not include financial support for the event. Non-compliance with the terms specified in the endorsement policy will result in future requests being denied.<\/p>\n<p>The relevant documents can be downloaded here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsements_Application_rev-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Endorsement application form (Download)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsements_Policy-and-Procedure_rev-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Endorsement policy (Download)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsements_Post-Event-Report_rev-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Post-event report form (Download)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submit your completed application form and post-event report form to the <a href=\"mailto:jdonner@theisn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">endorsements coordinator.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ISN Continuing Medical Education Program&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;medical-education-program&#8221;][vc_column_text]The ISN, alongside national\/regional societies and local physician organizers, helps bring essential teaching and training to doctors and health care practitioners in the emerging world through its Continuing Medical Education Program.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/grants\/continuing-medical-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Travel Grants&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;travel-grants&#8221;][vc_column_text]The ISN is pleased to offer Travel Grants to attend its World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) and Frontiers Meeting. The aim of these grants is to provide support to those who would normally not have the means to travel to congresses and the opportunities it offers for learning and networking, and encourage equitable access for the benefit of all participants.<\/p>\n<p>Find more information on Travel Grants to attend WCN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/events\/world-congress-of-nephrology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find more information on Travel Grants to attend Frontiers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/events\/isn-frontiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Confirm if you should apply for CME program or ISN endorsement&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cme-vs-endorsement&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-modal-input-wrapper 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rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">read here<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/events\/endorsements-and-grants\/#endorsed-meetings\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">read here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Contact<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">cme@theisn.org<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">endorsements@theisn.org<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Official accreditation<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Target attendance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&gt;100 participants<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Any size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Eligible countries<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Low-, lower-middle-, upper-middle income (World Bank classification)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Topic scope<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Preferably international\/regional scope<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Regional relevance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Event type<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Local and regional meetings<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Meetings, courses, or workshops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Exclusions<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classroom\/in-house courses, industry employees\/planned programs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Non-ISN webinars or events by medical education companies\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Application fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Free<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,000 USD\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Waived application fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">ISN Collective Member and Affiliated Societies, ISN Sister Renal and Sister Transplant Centers, ISN Regional and ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Centers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Requested information<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022\tApplication form<br \/>\n\u2022\tScientific program of meeting<br \/>\n\u2022\tBudget allocation to meeting and breakdown of costs<br \/>\n\u2022\tCV of proposed speaker(s)<br \/>\n\u2022\tPost-meeting report of previously supported meetings (if any)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022\tApplication form<br \/>\n\u2022\tProgram (draft or final version)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Timeline for application<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-6 months prior event<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3 months prior event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Notification of acceptance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 month<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1 month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Support provided<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022\tProviding advice in establishing a suitable scientific program developed to meet the needs of the local\/regional nephrology communities<br \/>\n\u2022\tSelecting expert speakers in relation to the scientific program<br \/>\n\u2022\tSupporting the travel of the selected speakers<br \/>\n\u2022\tInvolving ISN Regional Boards or other Supporting Groups for advice and support<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right to use ISN logo with Disclaimer Statement<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Requirements<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022\tMeeting organizers must be ISN Full members min. 1 year prior to application <br \/>\n\u2022\tSpeakers must be ISN Full members min. 3 continuous years prior to application; give 2+ lectures of min. 25 minutes each; participate in extra activities (e.g. visits to centers, hospital rounds, informal meeting); provide report on meeting feedback + kidney care status in the region<br \/>\n\u2022\tMeeting organizers must endorse the principles of the Declaration of Istanbul and and ensure that all scientists, presenters, and topics discussed are not in conflict with its principles.<br \/>\n\u2022\tPromote provided ISN presentation<br \/>\n\u2022\tRecommend ISN's free e-newsletter to delegates<br \/>\n\u2022\tFeature the ISN logo with Disclaimer Statement<br \/>\n\u2022\tComplete and return the post-event report within 3 weeks (including photos\/videos)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022\tRecommend ISN's free e-newsletter to delegates<br \/>\n\u2022\tFeature the ISN logo with Disclaimer Statement<br \/>\n\u2022\tProvide event registration fees <br \/>\n\u2022\tComplete and return the post-event report within 30-days<br \/>\n\u2022\tNon-paying applicants: required to promote upcoming ISN WCN via slide or logo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ISN requests (if possible)<\/td><td 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