ISPAD-JDRF Research Fellowship (USD 25,000)

This grant is for ISPAD members below age 40 who wish to pursue a career in diabetes related research. It will cover USD 25,000 in research related expenses. The applicant needs to submit a scientific project which can be - at least partially - accomplished in the given time frame.

In partnership with the JDRF we have increased the funding for this competitive fellowship to USD 25,000 and expanded from 1 to 4 awards. The recipient will give credit to JDRF & ISPAD on any publication arising from any work done during the fellowship and will be expected to submit a report of fellowship research to ISPAD.

NOTE: One fellowship will be awarded to the most outstanding research presentation from the ISPAD Science School for Physicians. Science school applicants who also would like to apply to the ISPAD-JDRF Research Fellowship are required to submit their applications by the deadline to be eligible for the remaining three positions. 

Expected project start: November 2020-June 2021

Please adhere to this timeframe as much as possible.

The online application deadline is September 4, 2020.

How to apply for the ISPAD-JDRF Research Fellowship?

See the list of ISPAD-JDRF Research Fellowship Awardees

Read the previous fellowship reports

ISPAD's Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship (USD 7,500)

This is the Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship for ISPAD members seeking to expand their clinical experience in diabetes management. 

Physicians as well as non-physicians* below age 45 are eligible applicants. The award is currently for USD 7,500 and is intended for spending time (approximately 6 weeks) at an ISPAD Drash Host Center to learn, for example, programmatic issues, clinical care, setting up a program or a clinical study.

During the application process the applicants will list and rank three choices from the list of host centers available on line. They will state the reasons for choosing these centers in their application letter. The letter will also detail a description of his/her objectives and goals. Applicants are therefore not required to contact a potential host center nor do host centers need to sponsor proposals.

ISPAD Award Committee will allocate the applicants to the host centers based on their choices, however fellowship awardees could be matched to any one of the Drash Host centers depending on the availability at each center.

The funded applicant will be expected to submit a report within 6 months of completion of the fellowship. 

NOTE: Applicants from developing and middle-income nations will be given preference in the review process as they will most benefit from an opportunity to learn at an ISPAD Drash Host Center and then apply their experience to improve diabetes care in their country of origin.

Expected fellowship start: July 2020-June 2021

Please adhere to this timeframe as much as possible.

*Nurses, Dietitians, Psychologists and other Allied Healthcare Professionals are welcome to apply! Two fellowship positions will be assigned for allied healthcare professionals in 2020.

This year's application deadline has passed. The new application deadline will be provided in early 2021. 

How to apply for the Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship?

See the list of Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship Awardees

ISPAD´s Allan Drash Clinical Fellows Testimonial Video

ISPAD Centers able to host Allan Drash Fellows