Diabetes Research Connection

🚨 Our Request for Applications is officially open!

The next breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes research could begin with an idea that's waiting to be funded.

Applications for RFA 2026-1 are now open through July 31 for eligible early-career researchers pursuing innovative approaches to preventing, better treating, and ultimately curing T1D.

At Diabetes Research Connection, we believe bold ideas deserve a chance. By providing seed funding at a critical stage, we help researchers generate the data they need to compete for larger grants and move promising discoveries closer to the people who need them most.

Know an eligible researcher? Tag them below or share this post to help us reach the next generation of T1D innovators. Apply at: https://diabetesresearchconnection.org/submit-a-project/

🎶 Get ready to hit the dance floor!

We're excited to welcome back Republic of Music to Dance for Diabetes 2026! If you joined us last year, you know they brought incredible energy, unforgettable performances, and kept the celebration going all night long.

Put on your dancing shoes and join us on September 26 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine for an evening of live music, delicious food, inspiring stories, and a shared commitment to advancing Type 1 Diabetes research.

Every ticket helps fund innovative research with the potential to improve lives and accelerate progress toward a cure.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at DanceForDiabetes.com