JDRF-ISPAD Research Fellowship ($25,000 USD)

This grant is for ISPAD members below age 40, who wish to pursue a career in diabetes related research. It is designed to cover expenses for a 6-month (or longer) visit in an ISPAD member’s Host Center. The applicant needs to submit a scientific project which can be - at least partially - accomplished in the given time frame. A letter of support from the member in the Host Center should be included.

In partnership with the JDRF we have increased the funding for this competitive fellowship to US$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 within one year of fellowship completion.

NOTE: One fellowship will be awarded to the most outstanding research presentation from the ISPAD Science School.

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 ($5,000 USD)

This is the Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship for ISPAD members, physicians as well as non-physicians*, below age 45 and is currently for US$5,000. It is intended for spending time (approximately 6 weeks) at an ISPAD Drash Host Center (see list of centers) (to learn, for example, programmatic issues, clinical care, setting up a program or learning how to set up a clinical study.

The ISPAD member who hosts the Drash Clinical Fellow needs to send a letter of support for the applicant, indicating what that individual will be doing in their program. The applicant needs to state the reasons for choosing that Center, and a description of his/her objectives and goals. 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 are encouraged to apply for this award and will be given preference in the review process.

*Nurses, Dietitians, Psychologists and other Allied Healthcare Professionals are welcome to apply!

Applications for the Allan Drash Fellowship 2018 have now closed. Please check this page again in 2019 for the next round of applications!

How to apply for the Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship?

See the list of Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship Awardees

ISPAD Centers able to host Allan Drash Fellows