Deadline: 10-Jul-2026
The End Diabetes Awards support research projects aimed at improving understanding, prevention, treatment, healthcare delivery, and quality of life for people living with diabetes. The program also includes a dedicated Early Career Researcher Seed Funding Pool to help new researchers establish independent research programs with targeted funding support.
Focus Areas, Objectives, Priorities, and Themes
The program focuses on diabetes research, biomedical research, clinical research, health services research, population health research, diabetes complications, healthcare delivery, health policy, access to care, quality of life improvement, early-career researcher development, diabetes prevention, and evidence-based solutions for communities affected by diabetes.
About the End Diabetes Awards
The End Diabetes Awards are designed to support research efforts that contribute to a future with reduced impact from diabetes. The program supports studies that increase understanding of factors influencing the development and progression of diabetes while identifying effective approaches for treatment and care.
The initiative also aims to improve healthcare systems and strengthen services that support individuals and communities affected by diabetes.
Research Areas Supported
Applicants may develop projects in areas such as:
• Biomedical factors linked to diabetes development and progression
• Clinical research on treatment and patient outcomes
• Health services research focused on healthcare systems
• Population health studies related to diabetes risk and prevention
• Diabetes-related complications
• Healthcare accessibility and policy improvement
• Quality of life enhancement for people living with diabetes
Funding Support Available
The program offers two funding pathways:
General End Diabetes Awards
• Up to $150,000 per year
• Funding period of up to 3 years
• Maximum grant amount: $450,000
Early Career Researcher Seed Funding Pool
• Up to $50,000 per year
• Funding period of up to 2 years
• Maximum grant amount: $100,000
This special funding stream aims to help emerging researchers establish their independent research activities.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
• Independent researchers serving as Nominated Principal Applicants
• Researchers holding academic or research appointments at Canadian post-secondary institutions or research organizations
• Co-applicants with eligible research or academic appointments
For Early Career Researcher Seed Funding:
• Applicants must never have previously received an End Diabetes Award
• Applicants cannot currently hold a competitive project grant exceeding $200,000
Additional eligibility requirements include:
• Applicants may hold only one End Diabetes Award at a time
• Researchers with projects completed by December 2026 may apply for new funding
• Researchers requiring extension of existing awards into 2027 are not eligible
• Restrictions do not apply to partnered grants awarded through other funders
Why This Funding Matters
Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and creates long-term impacts on health systems, communities, and quality of life.
This initiative supports:
• Better understanding of disease causes and progression
• Improved healthcare delivery systems
• Increased access to care
• Development of practical treatment solutions
• Support for the next generation of diabetes researchers
• Enhanced quality of life for people affected by diabetes
How to Apply
Applicants are expected to prepare and submit a complete research proposal package.
Application requirements include:
- Prepare a project title and lay title
- Write a lay summary for public understanding
- Develop a plain-language project summary
- Describe roles and responsibilities of all project team members
- Include CVs using the Canadian Institutes of Health Research tri-agency template
- Ensure eligibility conditions are satisfied before submission
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Applying while holding an ineligible ongoing award
• Missing required CV formats
• Using highly technical language in public summaries
• Submitting incomplete role descriptions for team members
• Early career applicants applying despite current grants exceeding eligibility limits
• Failing to verify institutional eligibility requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main purpose of the End Diabetes Awards?
The awards support research that improves understanding, treatment, healthcare delivery, and quality of life for individuals affected by diabetes.
How much funding can researchers receive?
General awards provide up to $450,000 over three years, while early career researchers may receive up to $100,000 over two years.
Who can apply for the Early Career Researcher Seed Funding Pool?
Researchers who have never received an End Diabetes Award and do not currently hold a project grant exceeding $200,000.
Can researchers apply if they already have an End Diabetes Award?
Applicants can hold only one End Diabetes Award at a time. Eligibility depends on project completion timelines.
What types of research are eligible?
Biomedical, clinical, health services, and population health research related to diabetes and its complications are supported.
Are healthcare policy projects eligible?
Yes. Research focused on healthcare delivery systems, policies, and access to care is included.
What documents are required?
Applicants need project summaries, role descriptions, research details, and CVs using the specified template.
Conclusion
The End Diabetes Awards provide substantial support for researchers working to improve diabetes understanding, treatment approaches, and healthcare outcomes. Through funding for both established and early career investigators, the program seeks to strengthen diabetes research capacity and generate meaningful solutions that improve the lives of affected individuals and communities.
For more information, visit Diabetes Canada.