Accelerator Award (ACE)
The ADA Accelerator Award funds early-career faculty to launch innovative, independent research programs aimed at advancing the prevention, management, or cure of diabetes.
Funder: American Diabetes Association
Due Dates: May 19, 2026 (Accelerator Award full application deadline, 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $325,000/year (including up to 30% indirect costs) for up to 5 years; max total $1,625,000.
Summary: Supports exceptional early-career faculty launching independent, innovative diabetes research programs with institutional nomination and robust mentorship.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; applicants must be early-career independent faculty with demonstrated productivity in diabetes research.
Description
The Accelerator Award (ACE) from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a highly competitive grant designed to support outstanding, independent early-career researchers who are establishing innovative and sustainable research programs in diabetes. The award provides significant resources and mentorship to help investigators develop and advance transformative projects aimed at preventing, managing, or curing diabetes. The program emphasizes translational research and the cultivation of future leaders in the field, offering access to a network of leading diabetes researchers and a collaborative environment to accelerate impactful scientific progress.
