New Investigator Gateway Awards for Collaborative T1D Research (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the New Investigator Gateway Awards for Collaborative Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Research under the R03 Small Grant Program. This funding initiative aims to support innovative research and foster talent among new investigators in T1D, allowing awardees to engage in ongoing collaborations within established research networks to enhance their understanding of significant research questions. The program emphasizes critical areas such as the human islet environment, autoimmune diabetes models, and non-invasive biomarker development, ultimately fostering long-term collaborative relationships that will advance the field. Interested applicants can apply for grants up to $100,000 per year, with applications due by 5:00 PM local time on March 6, 2026. For further inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-26-009.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the New Investigator Gateway Awards for Collaborative Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Research under the R03 Small Grant Program. This funding initiative aims to support innovative research and foster talent among new investigators in T1D. Awardees will engage in ongoing collaborations within established research networks, enhancing their understanding of significant research questions, while also contributing fresh perspectives to these consortia. Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time on designated dates, with a maximum project period of two years and budgets not exceeding $100,000 per year. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, local governments, and tribal organizations. The initiative emphasizes research on critical areas such as the human islet environment, autoimmune diabetes models, and non-invasive biomarker development. Importantly, the program is aligned with the Special Diabetes Program, which targets advancements in T1D prevention, treatment, and understanding disease mechanisms. The Gateway Awards seek to establish a robust pipeline for the next generation of T1D researchers, ultimately fostering long-term collaborative relationships that will advance the field.
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