Postdoctoral Fellowships - Breakthrough T1D
Supports postdoctoral scientists with mentorship and training for research projects advancing scientific understanding of type 1 diabetes, excluding long-term complications.
Funder: Breakthrough T1D
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Three-year fellowship; stipend varies by experience; $5,500/year research allowance; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career scientists with mentorship and training to launch research careers focused on type 1 diabetes.
Key Information: Applications in the area of long-term complications will not be accepted.
Description
Breakthrough T1D’s Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to attract and support promising scientists at an early stage of their professional careers, specifically those entering the field of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The fellowship emphasizes a strong training environment and mentorship, requiring applicants to work closely with a sponsor who will provide guidance and resources. The program aims to foster the next generation of T1D researchers by supporting projects that address significant questions aligned with Breakthrough T1D’s mission. The fellowship is awarded based on the applicant’s academic record, research proposal, quality of mentorship, and alignment with organizational priorities. Applications focused on long-term complications of T1D are not eligible.
