January 15, 2013
This mid-career award is designed to recognize outstanding researchers who have advanced the field of patient-oriented diabetes research. This award provides flexible funding for established full-time investigators who have made novel or watershed contributions to clinical diabetes research and who will continue to provide leadership in their research area. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research, mentoring and training. Candidates will generally have at least 10 years of experience beyond receipt of the doctoral degree and will have obtained the rank of Associate Professor or higher. Awards are up to $200,000 per year for four years. Up to 15% for indirect costs may be requested.