Table 1.

Sample Responses to “What Aspect of the KRESCENT Program Did You Value the Most?”

Theme	Sample responses
Scientific interaction/networking (29/39 responses)	- “Foster close relationships and collaboration with the KRESCENT community” - “Networking opportunities to meet researchers from other disciplinary fields” - “Networking with other kidney researchers across Canada” - “The network I have built will last a lifetime” - “The interaction with others in other pillars of research”
Workshops/exercises (14/39 responses)	- “Interdisciplinary research training” - “Grant and publication review” - “Regular face-face meetings with a focus on renal-specific topics” - “All aspects of the training workshops were immensely helpful”
Mentorship (10/39 responses)	- “Les conseils de nos mentors” - “Amazing mentors” - “Opportunity for mentorship outside of your direct research supervisor” - “Formalized mentorship”

Note. KRESCENT = Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training.