[Breakthrough T1D](https://www.breakthrought1d.org)

July 1, 2025 (Full Proposal)

3-year fellowship; stipend varies by experience; includes $5,500/year research allowance; no indirect costs

Supports early-career postdoctoral scientists conducting type 1 diabetes research in a mentored, career-development environment.

Proposals focused on long-term complications of diabetes are not eligible.

--- ## Description Breakthrough T1D’s Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to attract and support promising early-career scientists as they launch independent research careers in type 1 diabetes (T1D). Fellows conduct research under the guidance of a qualified mentor in an environment that fosters high-quality training and career development. The program emphasizes the importance of a strong research project, robust mentorship, and a stimulating training environment. Projects must address a specific and substantive question relevant to T1D and Breakthrough T1D’s mission. Proposals focused on long-term complications of diabetes are not eligible for this award. --- ## Due Dates - Full Proposals Due: July 1, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Fellowship term: 3 years (12 months per fellowship year) - Stipend: Amount varies based on years of relevant postdoctoral experience at award activation - Research allowance: $5,500 per year (for travel, books, courses, etc.; up to $2,000/year for travel, and up to $2,000 for a personal computer in Year 1) - Health insurance costs are permissible - No indirect costs allowed - Award is renewable for up to two additional years, pending progress --- ## Eligibility ### Applicant - Must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DMD, DVM, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution by the time of award activation - Must be at an early career stage (typically, degree awarded within the past 5 years) - Must not be simultaneously serving an internship or residency - No citizenship requirements - Breakthrough T1D is flexible regarding eligibility for applicants with career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, health issues, COVID-related delays) - Individuals from underrepresented groups, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply ### Sponsor/Mentor - Must be a full-time faculty member at an accredited institution - Does not need a background in diabetes, but the project must be T1D-related ### Host Institution - Domestic and international, for-profit and nonprofit, public and private organizations are eligible (universities, colleges, hospitals, labs, government agencies) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [RMS360 system](https://breakthrought1d.smartsimple.us/) - Required components: - Research plan (max 7 pages, including figures/tables) - Future Career Plan Statement (max 2 pages) - Training Plan Statement (max 2 pages, written by sponsor) - Three confidential recommendation references (submitted directly by referees) - Research plan should include: specific aims, background/significance, preliminary results (if available), research design/methods, training environment, planned coursework, and references - Additional details and requirements are outlined in the [official RFA](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FY26-Postdoctoral-Fellowships-RFA_Final.pdf) and the [Grant Handbook](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/granthandbook/) --- ## Additional Information - Fellows must devote at least 75% of their time to the fellowship research project - Cannot hold another postdoctoral fellowship concurrently - The award is contingent on satisfactory progress and annual renewal - Proposals should align with the [Breakthrough T1D Research Strategy](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/explore-research/research-strategy/); alignment with priority areas is encouraged but not required --- ## External Links - [Breakthrough T1D Funding Opportunities](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/explore-research/funding-opportunities/) - [Official RFA (PDF)](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FY26-Postdoctoral-Fellowships-RFA_Final.pdf) - [Grant Handbook](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/granthandbook/) - [RMS360 Application Portal](https://breakthrought1d.smartsimple.us/) - [Breakthrough T1D Research Strategy](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/explore-research/research-strategy/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/contact-us/) | | Application Portal | [RMS360 Login](https://breakthrought1d.smartsimple.us/s_Login.jsp) | | Grant Handbook | [Grant Handbook](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/granthandbook/) |

Postdoctoral Fellowships - Breakthrough T1D

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