Diabetes research Diabetes Australia supports and develops outstanding diabetes research in Australia. We do this by funding research towards the prevention, management, or cure for diabetes. We foster young and upcoming diabetes researchers and diversity in research across many areas of importance. The Diabetes Australia Research Program has invested around $36 million in over 500 diabetes research projects across Australia over the past twelve years. Visit the Program Management page to find out more and how to apply. Top-up funding opportunity for graduates interested in diabetes research Diabetes Australia, in partnership with the NHMRC is pleased to offer postgraduate scholarship top-ups for outstanding diabetes research. For more information, visit our Strategic Research Partners page. Diabetes Australia Research Program The program supports and develops outstanding diabetes research in Australia. Learn more Current research projects We have invested around $36 million in over 500 diabetes research projects across Australia over the past twelve years. Learn more DiRECT-Aus study for type 2 diabetes DiRECT-Aus is a research study replicating the DiRECT study conducted in the UK on diabetes remission. Learn more Strategic research partners We work with a range of national organisations to deliver research goals. Learn more Every year we invest more than $3.5 million into diabetes research to support and improve the lives of people with diabetes. The Cure Club Your regular donations to the Cure Club go directly to the Diabetes Australia Research Program. Find out more Current research opportunities View current research opportunities to see if you can get involved. Research videos You can watch some of the Program’s researchers talk about their research on our YouTube channel. Contact us Contact the research team: [email protected] Latest diabetes research news Media releases 30 April 2025 Melbourne to host International Diabetes Congress amid rising health crisis In a major win for Australia’s diabetes community, the International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region (IDF WPR) Congress 2026 will… Continue Reading Media releases 8 April 2025 New data reveals diabetes prevalence in Australia may be 35% higher Continue Reading News 3 April 2025 Open letter to the diabetes research community: Investing in the future of diabetes research in Australia Continue Reading Media releases 28 March 2025 Diabetes technology access needs to be a national priority this Federal Election Continue Reading Read all
