What's New in ADA-Funded Research

The American Diabetes Association funds peer-reviewed projects aimed at preventing, treating, and curing all types of diabetes. Our projects cover such areas as genetics, islet cell biology, immunology, diabetes education and behavioral research.

The Association also funds targeted research grants. Targeted research grants are "donor-driven." This means a donor provides the Association with funds to support a research topic that both the donor and the Association have interest in researching.

Our core program offers investigator-initiated funding for basic and clinical science research awards. We also offer training awards to support scientists at various stages through their careers, from medical school through assistant professor.

ADA Research Discoveries
Learn more about recent breakthroughs in diabetes research supported by American Diabetes Association research grants.

Current Research Grant Awardees
Visit our searchable database of ADA-funded research studies to see descriptions of ADA diabetes research projects currently underway!

Donor-Driven Research
Read about the ADA research initiatives that have been driven by the support from our major donors.

ADA Co-Supported Research
Find out about the Federally-funded diabetes basic science research and clinical trials that have been co-supported by the ADA

GENNID
Are you interested in using ADA’s DNA samples and phenotypic data for your research?  This section provides details about the samples and data available from the ADA’s GENNID study (Genetics of NIDDM).

Research Excellence
Read about the inspiring individuals who have been recognized for excellence and innovation in diabetes research.

Research Milestones
Trace the course of diabetes research throughout history and learn the about advances in prevention and treatment that have changed the lives of diabetic patients today and bring the hope of a cure for tomorrow.

Hot Topics
Get an overview of the some of the latest breakthroughs in ADA- funded research.

Forefront Research Magazine
Want to know even more about some of ADA's most cutting edge research? Read ADA's new research magazine which provides in-depth profiles of ADA-funded researchers, plus the latest research results to come out of ADA-funded studies.

Support ADA
Here, consumers and health professionals and scientists can learn more about the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation. Our Research Foundation was created to accelerate the Association's ability to raise major gifts to directly fund diabetes research.