Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards

Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards

The American Diabetes Association(ADA) is committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders in diabetes research, which is why we are pleased to announce the application period of the Postdoctoral Fellowships Awards is now open! This award recognizes and supports outstanding researchers in their pursuit of innovative and impactful research projects. As there is a pressing need for more talented, early-stage investigators to join the field of diabetes research and tackle these challenges, postdoctoral training is an essential step in launching a successful research career and making significant contributions to the field. Our goal is to support exceptional training opportunities that will enable fellows to make significant advances in scientific research and contribute to the ADA's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.

Funding Opportunity Description:

These fellowships are focused on supporting exceptional training opportunities for postdoctoral researchers as they begin their professional careers in diabetes research.

Applicant Type:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship

Award Term:

• Up to 3 Years

Funding Support:

For Postdoctoral Fellowship awards, applicants may request up to three (3) years of funding support. This support includes a salary stipend for the Postdoctoral Fellow plus $5,000 for fringe benefit costs and a $5,000 training allowance for each year of the award. The proposed project budget should not exceed $84,008 USD per year for a maximum total budget up to $252,024 USD over three (3) years.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Applicant Eligibility:
  • Eligible applicants must hold an MD, PhD, DMD, DO, PharmD, DVM, or an equivalent health or science-related degree from an accredited institution and must not be simultaneously serving in an internship or residency.
  • The most recent doctoral degree should have been received no more than five (5) years before the submission of this application.
  • Applicant fellowship positions must be at university-affiliated institutions or other non-profit research institutions within the United States and U.S. possessions.