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Type 1 Diabetes Research Grant Program

Diabetes Research Connection

Around the world, people affected by the disease are in search of solutions for Type 1 Diabetes, looking towards bold and bright scientists like you for answers. We facilitate connections between donors and scientists making it easier to secure funding.

Applicants should pay close attention to the following “key requirements”:

The proposed work must be completed within 1 year from the date of initial funding.
Applicants shall provide DRC with a semiannual report and a final research report, in both “scientific” and “lay terms”. DRC will share these updates on its website with donors to keep them informed regarding progress, and to promote further fund-raising activities. Investigators may edit these progress reports before they are posted on DRC’s website to protect the researcher’s ability to publish his or her results in scientific journals.
Applicants are obliged to keep DRC informed regarding any major funding they secure as a result of DRC support and shall give credit to DRC as a funding source for the research project.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🧪 1. Early-Career Investigator Focus

Applicants are typically new investigators, including postdoctoral fellows, instructors, or early-stage assistant professors.

No significant prior independent research funding (e.g., no R01).

📚 2. Relevant T1D Research Experience

Prior publications or pilot studies in Type 1 diabetes — particularly in areas like:

Beta-cell regeneration

Immunotherapy or immune tolerance

Artificial pancreas technologies

Biomarker discovery

Demonstrated commitment to a career in T1D research.

💡 3. Innovative and High-Impact Proposals

Novel hypotheses or approaches that traditional funders might consider too early-stage or high-risk.

Projects with potential for clinical relevance or future translational impact.

Research ideas that address critical knowledge gaps in T1D.

🧬 4. Strong Scientific Rationale and Feasibility

A well-articulated research plan with clear aims, methods, and preliminary data (if available).

A strong statement of how funding will advance the investigator’s career and scientific goals.

🤝 5. Community Engagement & Crowdfunding Appeal

DRC includes a public review process; researchers must explain their project to both scientific reviewers and the general public.

Projects that are easy to communicate and engage donors tend to do well.

Ability to create public-facing project summaries, videos, and updates helps attract community support.

🏛 6. Institutional Support

Affiliation with an academic or research institution.

Strong letters of recommendation from mentors or department heads.

Access to core facilities and support infrastructure.

🔍 Notes:

Grants are typically $50,000 USD for one year.

Emphasis is placed on transparency, donor engagement, and investigator development.

DRC funding can often serve as a launchpad for NIH, JDRF, or Helmsley Trust grants later.

Specialties

Diabetes

Eligibility Requirements

Graduate student enrolled in a Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. program
Post-doctoral fellow
Junior faculty (Assistant Professor or equivalent).
Eligibility for funding extends regardless of whether you have received a pre- or post-doctoral fellowship Career Development Award (including NIH K-series), or if you are listed under any title than PI on an awarded research gift agreement.

Your research must focus on Type 1 Diabetes, and you should not have received significant NIH funding as a Principal Investigator (PI).

Applicants must adhere to all the key requirements in the application process, content, format, requirements and deadline.

You are ineligible to submit an application if you:

Plan to conduct your research at a foreign institution. We can only direct funds to institutions in the United States.
Are NIH Funded as a Principal Investigator (PI)
Have been awarded a R01 grant
Are a Staff Scientists, Senior Researcher, or at an Associate Level
If you have received a DRC grant in the past as a post doc
If you are a graduate student who is NOT enrolled in a PhD, MD or MD/PhD program.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Diabetes Research Connection

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1400 Maiden Lane Del Mar, CA 92014 Phone 844.484.3372

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