The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowships, aimed at strengthening global expertise in peritoneal dialysis (PD) care through hands-on training and knowledge exchange.
Fellowship Types and Funding
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Individual Fellowships: Open to healthcare professionals seeking specialised PD training for 6 weeks to 3 months at ISPD-accredited PD Reference Centres worldwide. Each award offers up to US $5,000 to cover training costs.
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Doctor–Nurse Team Fellowships: Designed for physician-nurse teams from the same institution, these 6–8 week fellowships provide up to US $9,000 per team to support collaborative and practical learning in PD.
Eligibility
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Individual Fellowships: Open to both ISPD members and non-members. Applicants from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants from developed countries must be under 40 years old.
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Doctor–Nurse Teams: Both team members must be from the same institution, submit a joint application, and clearly outline shared training goals and supervision arrangements.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
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Clarity and relevance of training objectives
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Suitability and reputation of the chosen PD training center
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Potential for implementation or scale-up of PD services at the applicant’s home institution
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Preference will be given to:
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Doctor-nurse team applications
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Training conducted at regional or in-country centres to support local capacity and sustainability
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How to apply
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Explore PD centres: Visit the ISPD website for the list of accredited PD Reference Centres. Choose a centre that matches your language skills and aligns with your country’s clinical practices.
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Confirm placement: Contact your selected centre directly to confirm availability.
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Prepare documents: This includes your training objectives, CV(s), letters of support, and any institutional endorsements.
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Submit application: Upload all documents and complete your application through the ISPD website by 30 September 2025.
The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) is inviting applications for its 2026 Fellowships, intended to enhance global proficiency in peritoneal dialysis (PD) through rigorous training and knowledge-sharing. There are two types of fellowships: Individual Fellowships, available to healthcare professionals for 6 weeks to 3 months of specialized training at ISPD-accredited centers, offering up to $5,000 to cover expenses; and Doctor-Nurse Team Fellowships, allowing teams from the same institution to participate in a collaborative 6–8 week learning period, with funding up to $9,000 per team.
Eligibility for Individual Fellowships requires applicants to be members or non-members of ISPD, with a strong emphasis on candidates from developing countries, and those from developed regions must be under 40. Doctor-Nurse Team applications necessitate joint submissions with detailed shared goals and supervision arrangements. Selection criteria include clarity of training objectives, center reputation, and potential for enhancing PD services at the applicant's institution, with preferential treatment given to doctor-nurse team applications and local or regional training centers.
To apply, candidates should explore PD centers, confirming their placements directly, and prepare necessary documentation, including training objectives, CV, support letters, and institutional endorsements. Applications must be submitted via the ISPD website by 30 September 2025.
