We encourage investigators to review the NIH website for the latest status of changes impacting NIH grants administration and funding.  Please check regularly for updated information.

A new funding initiative to support the use of existing HIRN datasets and resources to explore unique and innovative hypotheses designed to accelerate breakthroughs and advances in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

Application Deadlines:

• May 1, 2025
• November 1, 2025

New Investigator Gateway Awards for Collaborative T1D Research

The New Investigator Gateway Award in T1D Research is designed to support a robust pipeline of innovative projects and talented new investigators in T1D research. In addition to providing support for preliminary research, the Gateway program provides an opportunity for new investigators to pursue their studies within the intellectual environment of a select number of large, ongoing collaborative research programs.

Application Deadlines:

• June 26, 2025
• March 6, 2026

Helmsley’s Type 1 Diabetes Program is accepting concept notes through April 30^th for projects exploring the role of innate immunity in the development of T1D.

Understanding innate immunology in T1D patient samples may provide a better understanding of disease development and progression.  To facilitate, Helmsley has partnered with two leading T1D networks — nPOD and INNODIA — to enable access to disease relevant samples and connected clinical data.

Concept notes due April 30, 2025

The HIRN 10th Anniversary Meeting (“Changing the Course in Type 1 Diabetes”) was hosted at the Natcher Conference Center on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD on January 13^th – 14, 2025.

Presentation reflected on the state of the diabetes research field, and the future direction of T1D research. More information available on the meeting website.