Junior Faculty Development Award (Primary Care RFA 2026)
This grant funds early-career faculty to develop and test innovative strategies for improving diabetes prevention and care within primary health care settings.
Funder: American Diabetes Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $138,000/year (including 10% indirect costs), max $414,000 over 3 years; up to $10,000/year loan repayment for doctoral degree (in addition to award)
Summary: Supports early-career faculty developing innovative research to improve diabetes prevention and care in primary health care settings.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle; eligibility limited to early-career faculty (≤10 years post-terminal degree, up to Assistant Professor) at U.S. nonprofit institutions.
Description
The Junior Faculty Development Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is designed to support early-career investigators as they establish independent research programs focused on innovative approaches to diabetes prevention and care within primary health care settings. Projects funded under this mechanism must develop, implement, or evaluate strategies, tools, or models of care that can be readily adopted by primary care providers, directly addressing practical barriers and leveraging the strengths of the primary care system. The award aims to foster impactful research that aligns with ADA initiatives to enhance diabetes management and patient engagement in primary care.
