RFA- Advancing Genetic Risk Assessment for Type 1 Diabetes: Improving Prediction and Clinical Translation Grant

RFA- Advancing Genetic Risk Assessment for Type 1 Diabetes: Improving Prediction and Clinical Translation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Breakthrough T1D ( Formally JDRF International)
Amount: Up to US $900,000
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The RFA aims to advance genetic risk assessment for type 1 diabetes (T1D), enhancing prediction across diverse ancestral backgrounds and refining genetic risk scores (GRS). This initiative will support real-world screening and the prevention of T1D. Grants of up to $900,000 are available for non-profit and for-profit organizations, including academic institutions and industry partners, over a period of three years. Breakthrough T1D is dedicated to making T1D a condition of the past.

Overview

Breakthrough T1D Founded in 1970 by families whose loved ones had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Breakthrough T1D is a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. We are opening doors that were once closed by T1D diagnosis. We lead the way to more effective solutions by connecting the brightest minds to advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care.​ By driving innovation forward, Breakthrough T1D will make type 1 diabetes a condition of the past. Advancing Genetic Risk Assessment for Type 1 Diabetes: Improving Prediction and Clinical Translation Summary The main goal of this funding opportunity is to enhance genetic risk assessment for type 1 diabetes (T1D), with a focus on improving prediction across ancestral backgrounds and advancing genetic risk scores (GRS) to support future use in real-world screening, and the detection and prevention of T1D.This Request for Applications (RFA) will award grants to non-profit and for-profit entities such as academic institutions and industry partners of up to $900,000.00 each and up to 3 years.

Eligibility

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