Junior Faculty Development Award
This ADA award supports early-career faculty launching independent, innovative research programs to advance the understanding, treatment, or cure of Type 1 diabetes.
Funder: American Diabetes Association
Due Dates: April 28, 2026 (Letter of Intent, 5:00 PM ET) | June 24, 2026 (Full Proposal, invited only, 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $138,000/year (max $414,000 over 3 years) plus up to $10,000/year student loan repayment; 3-year max term
Summary: Supports early-career faculty establishing independent research careers in innovative Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
Key Information: Requires at least 75% total effort in research during funding; U.S. work eligibility required; cannot hold concurrent NIH K or equivalent career awards.
Description
The American Diabetes Association’s Junior Faculty Development Award provides substantial support to early-career investigators as they establish independent research programs focused on Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This mechanism is part of a broader initiative to advance innovative research that improves understanding, prevention, treatment, or potential cure of T1D. Funded projects must directly address T1D and demonstrate the potential to improve outcomes, reduce treatment burden, or transform disease management and understanding. The award is specifically designed to empower junior faculty in their transition to research independence.
