National K12 Program for the Career Development of Clinician-Scientists in Diabetes Research (Diabetes-DOCS)
This grant funds career development for physicians nationwide to advance innovative diabetes research, especially in Type 1 diabetes, aiming to grow the pool of clinician-scientists in this field.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Forecasted deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000; 1 award expected; multi-year support possible.
Summary: Supports a national program for the career development of clinician-scientists in diabetes research, focusing on increasing independent physician-scientists in diabetes, especially Type 1 Diabetes.
Key Information: Scholars cannot serve as lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, but may participate under mentorship.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at NIH, aims to address the shortage of clinician-scientists in diabetes research—particularly pediatric endocrinologists and physicians from other specialties. The program will fund a single national administrative center, which will coordinate the appointment and support of scholars at their home institutions across the U.S. The focus is on fostering innovative research into the causes and consequences of diabetes, with an emphasis on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Beginning in the second year, additional funds may be available for projects focused on Type 2 Diabetes. The ultimate goal is to increase the pipeline of physician-scientists who pursue independent research careers aligned with NIDDK’s mission.
