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Kellogg Family Early-Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award

Supports early-career investigators in patient-oriented type 1 diabetes projects that connect translational goals with clinical outcomes.

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Breakthrough T1D is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 — rebranded from JDRF in June 2024 — that funds T1D research through academic and industry partnerships and supports approximately 1.5 million Americans living with the condition. Its training award portfolio includes a named gift-funded mechanism, the Kellogg Family Early-Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award (ECPODRA), whic…

Patient-oriented type 1 diabetes research by early-career investigators, including human subject studies on long-term T1D complications such as eye, kidney, and cardiovascular disease.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.breakthrought1d.org