UAB KURE is a focused opportunity to develop your research and biomedical knowledge through a mentored experience in a team environment. With over 80+ members of the Nephrology, CKD, Urology, and Hematology community are involved in the program - the networking and development opportunities do not stop! Not to mention the opportunity to live in downtown Birmingham throughout the summer!

In addition the research and training opportunities - the program provides:

• $4500 stipend
• Housing (Shared apartment style dorms with kitchen)
• Social activities
• Travel to NIH KUH Conference* 

* If program is offered

Students are work on an individual project with a faculty mentor and near peer mentor. They work in a team environment of PhD students, post-docs, fellows, and other researchers to work on a project that is supported by on-going NIH or related grants. All projects are related to advances in kidney, urology, and/or non-malignant hematology research. Methodological approaches include a full range of molecular, biochemical, and cell biology approaches, in vitro tissue perfusion and function techniques, as well as chronic animal models that assess renal and vascular function. 

• Close mentorship on summer research project
• Networking opportunities with near peers and professionals
• Advanced education in kidney, urology, and non-malignant hematology (KUH) biology
• Transplant and Clinical observations
• Oral presentation of your research at KURE Symposium
• Poster presentations at UAB Research Expo as well as the KUH NIH Conference

Application Process (See above)

Includes:

• Statement of academic interest and career goals as well as describe your interest in kidney, urology, and/or non-malignant research
• Current resume in PDF format
• Contact information for two faculty writing letters of recommendation
• Academic transcript including your Fall 2025 grades. This can be sent in separately any time prior to the deadline.
• Candidates will be reviewed on the above completed information
• Top Candidates will be asked to complete a short interview

Acceptance: We begin offering admittance on a rolling basis in February, deadline for all UAB KUH KURE Applications is February 28, 2026

Strong Applicants:

• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• At least 60 credit hours completed by the end of the spring semester
• Preference given to students who have completed advanced biology courses with direct biomedical focus
• Preference given to those interested in KUH-related biomedical research

Holistic Review:

UAB KUH KURE Selection Committee recognizes the humanity of each candidate and reviews each application from a holistic perspective based on the information provided by the candidate and recommendation letters.

*Note: KUH KURE is open to US citizens and permanent residents.