Research & Grants

Current Funding Opportunities

The American Diabetes Association remains committed to providing critical funding to support innovative scientific discovery that translates to better treatment, healthier lives, and eventual cures. 

Open OpportunitiesSubmission DeadlineEarliest Award Start Date
Type 1 Diabetes RFA (2026)LOI: April 28, 2026 
Full Submission: June 24, 2026
February 1, 2027
Pathway to Stop Diabetes—2026May 19, 2026February 1, 2027
Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards—2026April 30, 2026February 1, 2027
Innovative Research for Enhanced Diabetes Prevention and Care in Primary Care Settings LOI: December 4, 2025
Full Submission: February 19, 2026
September 1, 2026
Innovative Research to Improve the Lives of Older Adults Living with DiabetesLOI: December 4, 2025
Full Submission: February 19, 2026
September 1, 2026

 

*Cycles contingent on availability of funds.