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Applying for a grant

If you are thinking about applying for a Diabetes UK grant we advise that you take the time to read Diabetes UK’s Research Strategy – essential to anyone applying for funding.

Funding schemes

There are several different types of funding scheme available. If you require further information about any of the schemes, please see the menu on the left. Alternatively our ‘General guidelines for applicants’ contains more general information on how to apply for funding. Please ensure you read the Diabetes UK Grant Conditions before making an application.

Calls for proposals

From time to time, we also have calls for proposals in a specific area of diabetes research. Details of these calls will be posted on the web and advertised in Diabetes UK publications as they arise.

Grant types

Project grants

To provide support for large research projects for up to five years.

Small grants

To enable researchers to undertake small research projects or pilot studies for a maximum of 12 months.

Equipment grants

To enable the purchase of a specific large item of multi user equipment necessary for diabetes related research projects.

RD Lawrence Fellowships

To provide personal support enabling postdoctoral researchers to establish their independence in diabetes research.

Moffat Travelling Fellowship

To provide personal support to enable promising researchers to research overseas for a period of time and then to bring the knowledge and expertise gained from the experience back to the UK.

Studentships

To enable experienced researchers to recruit outstanding science graduates to study for a PhD in the field of Diabetes research.

Clinical Training Fellowships

To provide personal support enabling medically trained graduates to work towards a PhD or MD in diabetes research and develop a career in academic medicine.

Entry Level Fellowships

To enable medically qualified individuals to undertake research for a 12 month period and to encourage them to consider a career in research.

Medical Electives

To enable undergraduate medical students to gain experience and training in research into diabetes during the elective period of their studies.