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The Training Award program supports postdoctoral fellows and students working towards doctoral degrees.

Due to budget constraints, the Clinical Scholar Award, Clinical Scientist Training Award and Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Fellowship Award are not being offered in 2013.

Applications for the ADA-CDA Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, the Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Minority Fellowship Award and Minority Undergraduate Internship Award will be accepted. Please also visit the Targeted Awards page for additional available training opportunities.

Index of Core Training Awards

ADA-CDA Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
ADA-Merck Clinical/Translational Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (July 15, 2013 application deadline)
Clinical Scholar Award (Not offered in 2013)
Clinical Scientist Training Award (Not offered in 2013)
Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (Not offered in 2013)
Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Minority Fellowship Award
Minority Undergraduate Internship Award

American Diabetes Association/Canadian Diabetes Association Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship
Status:		Closed—No longer accepting applications
Application Deadline:		February 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM EST
Award Description:		The American Diabetes Association and the Canadian Diabetes Association initiated a joint partnership in support of a Postdoctoral fellowship. Applications from postdoctoral candidates in the US intending to train in Canada will be solicited. Additionally, Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada intending to go the US for training will be considered. Applications will be received and reviewed by the CDA Personnel Award Committee. For more details, please see section 7.3 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award, item h. ADA-CDA Joint Post-Doctoral Fellowship of the Personnel Awards Guide.
Application Process:		Applications must be submitted to the CDA. For further award details and information regarding the application process, please access the Personnel Awards Competition section of CDA's website.
Apply Online:		Applications must be submitted through the CDA's website
Questions?		Please email Myrtella Hodge at the CDA for further information

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Clinical Scholar Award (CS)
Status:		Not offered for funding in 2013
Award Description:		These awards provide one year of research support to students interested in clinical and basic science diabetes research. Those working on an MD, PharmD, DPM or DO are eligible.
Support:		Awards are $30,000 a year for one year. Applicants may request up to $20,000 for the student's stipend and up to $10,000 for lab expenses. No indirect costs may be requested.
Application Materials:		Application Instructions (Updated October 2012) Budget Form Table of Contents Template Biosketch Template (instructions available here)
Apply Online:		» Click here to begin a new application
		» Click here to access a saved application

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Clinical Scientist Training Award (CST)
Status:		Not offered for funding in 2013
Award Description:		This award supports MD, PharmD, DPM or DO students who are working on joint degrees. Eligible students are pursuing a dual degree in medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine or osteopathy and must be a research-oriented PhD, Master in Clinical Research, or Master of Public Health degree.
Support:		Awards are $30,000 a year for up to three years. Applicants may request up to $20,000 for the student's stipend and up to $10,000 for lab expenses. No indirect costs may be requested.
Application Materials:		Application Instructions (Updated October 2012) Budget Form Table of Contents Template Biosketch Template (instructions available here)
Apply Online:		» Click here to begin a new application
		» Click here to access a saved application

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Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (MN)
Status:		Not offered for funding in 2013
Award Description:		These awards are granted to established diabetes investigators to support a postdoctoral fellow. Applications must be initiated and completed by the mentor.
Support:		Awards are $45,000 a year for 4 years. The award is for the stipend support of a single fellow in a given year, as well as laboratory supplies and travel costs. All award expenses, including supplies and publication expenses, should revolve around the Fellow. No indirect costs may be requested.
Application Materials:		Application Instructions (Updated October 2012) Budget Form All Sources of Support Template Table of Contents Template Biosketch Template (instructions available here)
Apply Online:		» Click here to begin a new application
		» Click here to access a saved application

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Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Minority Fellowship Award (MI)
Status:		Closed—No longer accepting applications
Application Deadline:		January 15, 2013 for July 1, 2013 funding
Award Description:		This award supports the training of minority scientists who are underrepresented in the field of diabetes research. In order to apply, the fellow must identify as an eligible minority defined under the terms of this award. Eligible minorities include: African American; Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino; American Indian or Alaskan Native; and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Awards are granted to established diabetes investigators to support a postdoctoral fellow. Applications must be initiated and submitted by the Mentor.
Support:		Awards are $45,000 per year for 2 to 3 years. The award is for the stipend support of a single Fellow in a given year, as well as laboratory supplies and travel costs. All award expenses, including supplies and publication expenses, should revolve around the Fellow. No indirect costs may be requested.
Application Materials:		Application Instructions (Updated October 2012) Budget Form All Sources of Support Template Table of Contents Template Biosketch Template (instructions available here)
Apply Online:		» Click here to begin a new application
		» Click here to access a saved application

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Minority Undergraduate Internship Award (MUI)
Status:		Updated application materials available online October 2013
Application Deadline:		December 15, 2013 for January 1, 2014 funding
Award Description:		Current ADA award holders are eligible to apply for an award to support a minority undergraduate intern to train in their laboratory or clinical setting. For the purposes of this award, eligible minority groups include: African American, Spanish, Hispanic or Latino, Native American or Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Support:		Awards provide $3,000 of support for a one year term. Indirect costs are not permitted with this award.
Application Materials:		Application Instructions (Updated December 2012)
Apply Online:		» Click here to begin a new application
		» Click here to access a saved application

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