Call for expressions of interest for
ISN i3C Working Group, Members
The ISN welcomes expressions of interest for the position of member of the ISN International Consortium of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin (CKDu) Collaborators (i3C) Working Group. The new member will start their 2-year term at the World Congress of Nephrology 2027 (WCN’27).
About the ISN i3C Working Group
The purpose of the i3C Working Group is to facilitate global collaboration in, and to improve and share understanding of, CKDu. The i3C Working Group works under the umbrella of the ISN Research Working Group (RWG).
The objectives of the ISN i3C Working Group are:
- To build a global network: Connect diverse groups working on CKDu worldwide through the ISN Observatory on CKDu (ISN WHO Collaboration Plan Deliverable)
- Strategic planning: Develop a work plan for long term mission, and short term (annual) goals to advance understanding, research and awareness of CKDu
- Program & Event development: Propose and plan activities and events within the ISN strategic objectives to address CKDu
- Advocacy & Awareness: Raise awareness of CKDu and its consequences with policy makers and health authorities
- Resource: Explore potential budget opportunities for revenue generation/fund raising/grant applications to support the work
- Prioritization: Focus on activities within budget and resource constraints
The role
The roles and responsibilities of i3C Working Group members are to implement the aims listed above.
Eligibility and selection criteria
- Demonstrated interest in ISN activities
- Must be experts or researchers in the CKDu area
- Current 2026 ISN member in good standing
- ISN membership must be renewed for 2027 before the appointment starts and remain active throughout the term of appointment
- We welcome and will consider applications from all eligible ISN members interested in this position. To address existing gaps in the group’s composition, we particularly encourage applications:
- from the ISN regions of Africa, Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East, North and East Asia, and Oceania and South East Asia (OSEA)
- from low-income and upper-middle-income countries
- Email accessible and able to regularly connect to conference calls
- Apply by midnight CET on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Apply
To apply for this position, please:
- complete the form at the Apply Now button below
- upload to the form your short CV (maximum 4 pages)
- upload to the form your statement (maximum 500 words) explaining your relevant skills and experience, and why you wish to be considered for the position.
Additional information
The positions will start at WCN’27 for an initial term of approximately 2-years until WCN’29. The positions may be renewed for up to two further terms, to a maximum of approximately 6-years (note: renewal is not automatic and based on working group’s needs).
Timeline
Learn more about:
- research at the ISN
- the ISN i3C Working Group
- the ISN Observatory of CKDu and i3C Network
- this position, or if you have questions, email Marie Michael at [email protected], cc: [email protected]