For Researchers
Join our team of T1D researchers today.
JDRF provides funding and support for the best and brightest minds in T1D research in Australia. We have been part of every major breakthrough in type 1 diabetes care in the world in the last 45 years, and we’re always looking for the next big discovery that will transform the lives of people with T1D.
If you’re a researcher interested in changing the lives of millions of people with T1D, we encourage you to apply for funding and become part of our team.
Available Grants
Expressions of interest open for type 1 diabetes clinical trial proposals
JDRF Australia is seeking expressions of interest for type 1 diabetes (T1D) clinical trials focused on targeted therapies. The request for applications (RFA) will support clinical trials that are key to advancing the field of immunotherapies and other disease modifying therapies and have the capacity to improve the lives of individuals living with T1D at […]
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Rebecca Davies Clinician Researcher Fellowship
The application deadline for this grant has now been extended from the 17th March to the 24th March. JDRF Australia is requesting applications for its Rebecca Davies Clinician Researcher Fellowship, an opportunity for qualified clinicians to establish or expand their research career in an area related to type 1 diabetes. The Fellowship will enable clinicians […]
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Research Projects and Fellowships
JDRF International offers impact grants, career development awards, and requests for application (RFAs) for specific research priority areas. Visit the JDRF International Grant Center.
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Conference Grants
JDRF offers conference support grants to facilitate collaboration and information sharing within the local type 1 diabetes research community. This scheme is available to Australian-based organisations for funding of up to $6,000. COVID-19 Update Due to globally restricted travel and social distancing measures, we understand that most conferences and gatherings have been cancelled or postponed. […]
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PhD Top-Up Scholarship
The application timeline for 2022 round 1 of PhD Top-Up Scholarships are as follows: Round Open: 30 March 2022 Cut off for consideration: 2 May 2022 Notification of Award: May 2022 Background JDRF Australia continues to support excellence in research and clinical care in the field of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through advancing the quality […]
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Career Support and Travel Grants
The application timeline for 2023 round 1 of Career Support and Travel Grant are as follows: Round Open: 19 September 2022 Cut off for consideration: 21 October 2022 Notification of Award: December 2022 Background JDRF continues to support excellence in research and clinical care in the field of type 1 diabetes (T1D) through advancing the […]
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