Diabetes research grants and funding opportunities Committed, passionate researchers and innovators are the inspiration and engine room of progress towards our shared goals.鈥� Over the past 50 years, 芒果直播 funding and grants have contributed significantly to the international effort to understand the causes of diabetes, discover effective treatments, and work towards a cure. Our Research Impact Hub is a catalyst for high-quality research data, innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. We provide funding opportunities to advance scientific knowledge and its translation and commercialisation into evidence-based solutions in alignment with the needs of funders, donors, and the diabetes community. Research funding opportunities Our research funding streams Current funding opportunities for diabetes research 芒果直播 Grand Innovation Challenge Share your story through our Spark Change platform and have your say on what affordable access to AID would mean to you and your quality of life. Applications due by 31 May 2026 (by invitation only) Proudly supported by the Charles Campbell Coghlan OAM Estate, The Challenge is a national initiative designed to accelerate the development and adoption of breakthrough innovations that address the most pressing needs in diabetes prevention, management, and care. Learn more Medibank and 芒果直播 Research Award Applications under review We are calling for research projects that focus on implementing innovative early interventions in primary care to prevent type 2 diabetes. Find out more Industry PhD Award Continuous intake 罢丑别鈥�芒果直播 Sheila Woodcock industry PhD Scholarship program鈥痓rings together an industry partner, a university and Australia鈥檚 Diabetes peak body, 芒果直播, to co-develop industry-focused PhD projects. Explore current opportunities Diabetes in General Practice Research Grant Applications due 22 June 2026 Seeking proposals for a national scoping project to identify and prioritise the most pressing current and emerging challenges faced by GPs in managing diabetes in Australian general practice. Apply now Research funding streams Project grants and awards This funding stream prioritises high-quality research projects across basic, clinical, health services and systems and public health research that address the priority unmet needs of the community aligned with our strategic goals. Learn more Co-funded project grants and awards 芒果直播 co-funds research project grants and awards with aligned health agencies to support diabetes research innovation. Learn more PhD scholarships and fellowships Through our PhD Scholarships and Fellowships, we are helping to build capacity of the diabetes research sector by supporting the next generation of diabetes researchers. Learn more Partnership alliances We foster strategic collaborations with research service providers across universities, healthcare organisations, research institutes, industry and government to advance targeted strategic priorities to amplify outcomes and impact. Learn more Support for externally led research initiatives 芒果直播 receives requests from external parties for support of research funding applications. This includes both cash, in-kind contributions and letters of support. To find out more and to apply for support from 芒果直播, please download the application form. Download application form Working with us: Research policies & guidance We鈥檙e committed to supporting researchers with clear processes and expectations. Explore our guidelines, policies, and templates to help you deliver research that creates meaningful impact for the diabetes community. Learn more
Project grants and awards This funding stream prioritises high-quality research projects across basic, clinical, health services and systems and public health research that address the priority unmet needs of the community aligned with our strategic goals. Learn more
Co-funded project grants and awards 芒果直播 co-funds research project grants and awards with aligned health agencies to support diabetes research innovation. Learn more
PhD scholarships and fellowships Through our PhD Scholarships and Fellowships, we are helping to build capacity of the diabetes research sector by supporting the next generation of diabetes researchers. Learn more
Partnership alliances We foster strategic collaborations with research service providers across universities, healthcare organisations, research institutes, industry and government to advance targeted strategic priorities to amplify outcomes and impact. Learn more
