Breakthrough T1D Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2025

Breakthrough T1D Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2025

Deadline: 1-Jul-2025

Breakthrough T1D is inviting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2025, designed to attract talented and promising scientists at an early stage in their careers who are pursuing research in type 1 diabetes (T1D). Fellows will work under the guidance of a sponsor within a strong training environment to launch their careers in T1D-relevant research.

Terms of Award & Stipend

• Duration: 3 years (12-month fellowship terms, renewable annually with satisfactory progress).

• Effort: Fellows must devote at least 75% of their effort to the fellowship project.

• Award: Based on years of relevant postdoctoral experience.

• Research Allowance: USD 5,500 annually for enrichment activities, including:

  • Travel to scientific meetings (up to USD 2,000/year)

  • Journal subscriptions, books, and training courses

  • Personal computer (up to USD 2,000, Year 1 only)

• Restrictions: Allowance may not be used for laboratory supplies or equipment.

• No indirect costs; no deductions for income tax or Social Security.

Geographic Focus

Fellowship research may be conducted at:

• Domestic and foreign institutions

• For-profit and nonprofit organizations

• Universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories

• State/local government units and eligible federal agencies

Eligibility Criteria

Institutional Eligibility

• Domestic & foreign nonprofit organizations

• Universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories

• State & local governments and eligible federal agencies

Applicant Eligibility

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DMD, DVM, or equivalent) from an accredited institution

• Not simultaneously serving in an internship or residency

• Received most recent doctoral degree ≤5 years before application deadline

• Early career researchers preferred

Flexibility: Applicants with career interruptions (parenting, caregiving, personal health issues, or COVID-related delays) are encouraged to apply. Breakthrough T1D will consider adjusted eligibility timelines.

Note: No citizenship requirements. Applications from women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.

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