In alignment with the Diabetes Australia Group Strategic Plan, people living with and at risk of diabetes and the diabetes community is central to everything we do and the new Diabetes Australia Research Strategy, is to be launched in early 2025 following extensive consultation.

A key strategic initiative is to design and implement research funding models that reflect best practice contemporary research approaches including the approaches of other premier national health and medical research funding bodies to ensure we invest in research that is meaningful and delivers high impact to those that matter most – at least 1.5 million Australians living with diabetes. Our approach includes facilitating meaningful lived experience and consumer and community involvement (CCI) throughout the entire research lifecycle with increased emphasis on research translation and impact. Our goal is to advance and accelerate knowledge translation into real-world evidence-based solutions including new products, treatment and services that improve the lives of people living with and at risk of diabetes and the diabetes community.

To achieve this, Diabetes Australia launched new competitive research funding Diabetes Community Priorities Grants on the 9th December 2024 for funding to commence in calendar year 2026.

2026 Research Funding

Diabetes Australia is dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of diabetes on people, health systems and society. We work with people living with or at risk of diabetes, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, funders, other diabetes organisations and the community to positively change people’s lives.

ITo achieve this, Diabetes Australia will continue to announce and open a portfolio of research opportunities for funding to commence in calendar year 2026.

In addition to the providing funding for the Diabetes Community Priorities Grant Awards that have now closed and are currently under review, Diabetes Australia will provide the following research award opportunities.

• 15 x $100,000 Diabetes Australia Research Project Grants for early to mid-career researchers – open on the 14^th April 2025 with applications closing 31^st May 2025.
• One $60,000 Diabetes in General Practice Research Grant (in partnership with the Australian General Practice Research Foundation) – Applications open 12^th May 2025.
• One $50,000 Diabetes Australia RACP Research Establishment Fellowship (in partnership with the RACP Foundation) Royal Australian College of RACP) – Applications open 1^st May 2025.
• NHMRC/Diabetes Australia Postgraduate Award Top Up – Applications opened 9^th April 2025.
• Four Industry PhD Awards – opening soon.

Current projects

Find out more about current research projects and the Millennium Awards.

DARP Research Impacts

Funded projects under the Coghlan, Millennium and General Grants are required to submit a Final Report at the completion of the project. 

Our goal is to understand the long-term outputs, outcome and impacts of our previous research investments. Previous DARP recipients can assist us to achieve this goal by completing the 2024 DARP Recipient Survey.

2024 DARP Recipient Survey: Long-term research outputs, outcomes and impacts of all grants dating back to 2008 – complete the survey

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Support Diabetes Australia Research Program

The Diabetes Australia Research Program relies on the generosity and support of member organisations, corporates, and individual donors. Every extra dollar ensures more vital research is undertaken.

You can support Diabetes Australia Research by way of tax-deductible donations, estates, or sponsorships. Find out more about how to support us.

Learn more about The Cure Club and how to join.