American Diabetes Association Peer Review Process
Updated March 2008
“Peer review” is the process of having scientists in a particular field of study review and evaluate the work of other scientists in that field for its merits, either for publication or for consideration for funding. The ADA Peer Review Process (MSWord) is central to the Association’s effort to fund the best possible diabetes research.
American Diabetes Association Research Grant Review Committee Roster
Updated August 2009
The ADA Research Grant Review Committee Roster (PDF) contains a list of current Grant Review Committee members who review all Nationwide Research Awards, Development Awards, and most Training Awards. This panel does not review Mentor-Based Awards or Targeted Awards.
Research Profile Form for New ADA Researchers
Principal Investigators of newly-funded grants must complete and send the Research Profile Form (MSWord) to grantforms@diabetes.org before the start date of the award. If you experience any problems, e-mail mgalindo@diabetes.org.
ANNUAL Progress Report Forms for Current ADA Award Holder
Updated March 2008
Award Start Date Progress Report Due Dates:
January 1 Start Date: February 1
July 1 Start Date: August 1
Download Progress Report Forms Here:
Scientific Portion (To be completed by PI) (MSWord)
Financial Portion (To be completed by grant administrator or fiscal officer) (MSExcel)
Please Note: Both portions (Scientific and Financial) should be submitted together, as one PDF document, to grantforms@diabetes.org by the appropriate due date (February 1st or August 1st). Signatures are required. Please note that ADA will institute a 5% penalty if a complete report is not received on or before this due date. Should your completed report not be received within 90 days after the due date, your award will be terminated.
CUMULATIVE Final Report Forms for ADA Award Holders Whose Award is Ending
Updated August 2009
Award End Date Final Report Due Date
December 31st End Date: March 1
June 30th End Date: September 1
Download Final Report Forms Here:
Scientific Portion (To be completed by PI) (MSWord)
Financial Portion (To be completed by grant administrator or fiscal officer) (MSExcel)
Email Angela Van Valkenburg, at avanvalkenburg@diabetes.org, with questions or concerns.
Please Note: Both portions (Scientific and Financial) should be submitted together, as one PDF formatted document, to grantforms@diabetes.org. Forms must be received by the by the appropriate due date (March 1st or September 1st). Signatures are required. Any unused funds must be mailed with a copy of the financial report by the report due date.
Award Relinquishment
Updated March 2008
Please follow the attached procedure. In the event of relinquishment of an ADA award, please carefully read and follow the Award Relinquishment Guidelines (MSWord) and complete Scientific Portion of the Final Report (To be completed by PI) (MSWord) and the Financial Portion of the Final Report (To be completed by grant administrator or fiscal officer) (MSExcel). Payment for the quarter in which the relinquishment occurs will be pro-rated (by dividing the scheduled quarterly payment due by the number of days in the applicable quarter). The commitment for the remainder of award period is automatically null and void effective on the relinquishment date. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Van Valkenburg at avanvalkenburg@diabetes.org.
American Diabetes Association's Patent Policy
Updated March 2003
The ADA Patent Policy (MSWord) supplies the necessary patent policy information that applies to all of the American Diabetes Association's award programs.
Institutional Transfer Guidelines
Updated March 2008
When a Principal Investigator changes institutions, the ADA award cannot remain at the former institution. It can either be transferred to the new institution or must be relinquished (see below for relinquishment guidelines). Please carefully review and follow the Institutional Transfer Guidelines (MSWord) and complete the Financial Portion (MSExcel) of the Final Report (To be completed by grant administrator or fiscal officer). Note: The award will be placed on hold until the transfer is complete. All unused funds MUST be submitted by the former institution and will be forwarded to the new institution on the PI’s behalf. If there is a balance to be paid to the prior institution, it will be deducted from the next scheduled payment(s) to be paid to the new institution. Under no circumstances will the budget for an award be increased beyond the terms originally applied for and approved by the Association. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Van Valkenburg at avanvalkenburg@diabetes.org.
Student Loan Repayment Procedure
Updated March 2008
The Principal Investigator of a Junior Faculty Award is eligible for up to an additional $10,000 per year toward repayment of the principal on loans for a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DO, DPM or the equivalent). Once the report is approved, please follow Student Loan Repayment Procedure (MSWord).
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