Research to Cure & Prevent Juvenile Diabetes
Supports research in Pennsylvania to prevent, cure, and manage juvenile (Type 1) diabetes, including restoring normal blood sugar and addressing diabetes-related complications.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (questions) | November 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 2026 (full application) | May 2027 (solicitation/application due)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $237,995 total; typically one award per cycle; project periods up to 4 years.
Summary: Supports research to prevent juvenile diabetes, restore normal blood sugar, and address complications of juvenile diabetes.
Description
This grant program supports research focused on curing and preventing juvenile (Type 1) diabetes. Funded projects aim to advance scientific understanding, develop innovative strategies to prevent the onset of juvenile diabetes, restore normal blood sugar levels, and prevent or reverse diabetes-related complications. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Health Research Office and is funded through the Juvenile Diabetes Cure Research Fund, established by state legislation. Awards are made to institutions conducting high-impact research in Pennsylvania.
