Diabetes research Diabetes Australia supports and develops outstanding diabetes research in Australia. We do this by funding research towards the prevention, management, or cure for diabetes. We foster young and upcoming diabetes researchers and diversity in research across many areas of importance. The Diabetes Australia Research Program has invested around $36 million in over 500 diabetes research projects across Australia over the past twelve years. Visit the Program Management page to find out more and how to apply. Top-up funding opportunity for graduates interested in diabetes research Diabetes Australia, in partnership with the NHMRC is pleased to offer postgraduate scholarship top-ups for outstanding diabetes research. For more information, visit our Strategic Research Partners page. Diabetes Australia Research Program The program supports and develops outstanding diabetes research in Australia. Learn more Current research projects We have invested around $36 million in over 500 diabetes research projects across Australia over the past twelve years. Learn more DiRECT-Aus study for type 2 diabetes DiRECT-Aus is a research study replicating the DiRECT study conducted in the UK on diabetes remission. Learn more Strategic research partners We work with a range of national organisations to deliver research goals. Learn more Every year we invest more than $3.5 million into diabetes research to support and improve the lives of people with diabetes. The Cure Club Your regular donations to the Cure Club go directly to the Diabetes Australia Research Program. Find out more Current research opportunities View current research opportunities to see if you can get involved. Research videos You can watch some of the Program’s researchers talk about their research on our YouTube channel. Contact us Contact the research team: [email protected] Latest diabetes research news News 4 February 2025 Urgent calls for diabetes funding in 2025-26 Federal Budget The Diabetes Alliance has called on the Federal Government to commit to, and fund, the recommendations of the Parliament Inquiry… Continue Reading Media releases 31 January 2025 Tasmania’s Deputy Premier gears up to support the diabetes community Continue Reading Media releases 4 December 2024 Diabetes Australia announces $40 million for research Continue Reading News 6 November 2024 Shape the future of diabetes research with your clinical research expertise and lived experience Continue Reading Read all
