Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31)
The purpose of this Kirschstein-NRSA predoctoral fellowship (F31) award is to enhance the diversity of the health-related research workforce by supporting the research training of predoctoral students from population groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research workforce, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and those with disabilities. Through this award program, promising predoctoral students will obtain individualized, mentored research training from outstanding faculty sponsors while conducting well-defined research projects in scientific health-r...
Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities - February 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: funding

Discovery of Early Type 1 Diabetes Disease Biomarkers in the Human Pancreas [HIRN Consortium on Beta Cell Death and Survival (CBDS)] (U01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) requests applications to explore human pancreatic tissues for the discovery of early biomarkers of T1D pathogenesis, the description of specific signaling or processing pathways that may contribute to the asymptomatic phase of T1D, the development of clinical diagnostic tools for the detection and staging of early T1D in at-risk or recently-diagnosed individuals, and/or the identification of therapeutic targets for the development of preventative or early treatment strategies. Successful applicants will join the Consortium on Beta Cell Death and Survival (CBDS), whose mission is ...
Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities - February 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: funding

Funding For Collaborative Clinical Research In Type 1 Diabetes: Living Biobank (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications for studies of etiology and pathogenesis related to development of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and/or its complications. Studies must involve subjects enrolled and followed in clinical trials, long term follow-up, or observational studies. This opportunity is intended to fund collaborative projects that bring new expertise and innovative approaches to enhance the value of major ongoing clinical research projects.Lisa Spain, Ph.D. | RFA-DK-17-032 (Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities)
Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities - February 14, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: funding

Treating Diabetes Distress to Improve Glycemic Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
This FOA seeks applications for clinical trials testing interventions targeting diabetes distress in individuals with T1D and/or their caregivers, with the goal of understanding whether lowering diabetes distress will improve glycemic control and quality of life.Barbara Linder, M.D., Ph.D. | RFA-DK-17-028 (Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities)
Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities - February 14, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: funding

Incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes into Clinical Care for Type 1 Diabetes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
This FOA will support research to test approaches in the healthcare setting to using Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) as tools to enhance patient-centered treatment and improve outcomes in individuals with type 1 diabetes.Barbara Linder, M.D., Ph.D. | RFA-DK-17-027 (Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities)
Source: NIDDK Funding Opportunities - February 14, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: funding