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Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (U.S.)

DRWF accepts research applications related to finding the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes and its complications. The maximum support of these grants is up to $50,000 per year for up to 2 years. If the proposed research is within an area of primary interest and is judged as having high scientific merit by the Foundation’s advisors, the Board of Directors may make special grant awards that exceed the stated maximum. Currently, the Foundation’s area of primary interest and focus are islet cell transplantation, macrovascular disease & neuropathy. All other research proposals will not be reviewed.

Research proposals are evaluated along the following parameters:

Relevance to the DRWF mission
Scientific merit
Qualifications and experience of the investigators

Human subjects participating in research supported by DRWF must give their prior legally acceptable and informed consent.

A blank copy of the consent form used should accompany the application. The care and treatment of human and animal subjects should be in compliance with NIH guidelines.

A written progress report describing the accomplishments and or findings of the project is due 3 months after completion of the project or 1 year after the receipt of funds, whichever comes first.

Publications and presentations resulting from research funded in whole or in part by DRWF shall contain this acknowledgment: "Supported by a grant from Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation." A reprint of any article or publication carrying this acknowledgment shall be provided to DRWF.

Program Grants

DRWF awards a limited number of program grants, the amount of which is based on available funds. The program must be educational or community health oriented, and targeted to people with diabetes or health professionals working in the field of diabetes.

Proposals

All proposals submitted to DRWF must be prepared as outlined below.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct relevance to diabetes — with special emphasis on DRWF’s priority areas

DRWF supports research aimed at “the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes and its complications.”

Currently, DRWF’s stated areas of primary interest are islet cell transplantation, macrovascular disease, and neuropathy.

Proposals outside those themes typically are not reviewed.

Predictor: The closer and more explicitly your project connects to diabetes — especially to islet biology, vascular complications, or neuropathy — the more competitive it is.

2. Hypothesis-driven research with a well-defined plan

DRWF requires a clear structure: Specific Aims, Significance, Methodology & Timetable, Budget, Ethical oversight (if human/animal subjects) in the application.

Projects should include a realistic methodology and timetable because funding is modest (up to US $50,000/year for up to 2 years).

Predictor: A concise, focused proposal with a realistic timeline and clear experimental plan is strongly favored.

3. Scientific merit & feasibility

Review criteria explicitly include “scientific merit” and “qualifications and experience of investigators”.

Projects that clearly demonstrate feasibility — either via preliminary data or a strong rationale with achievable experiments — stand out.

Predictor: Demonstrable feasibility and strong scientific rationale substantially increase chances of funding.

4. Appropriate use of funds and reasonable budget

DRWF limits indirect costs — their grant guidelines allow indirect costs less than 10% per year.

Budget should be well justified, with clear description of supplies, personnel effort, fringe, etc.

Predictor: Lean, well-justified budgets aligned with project scope are viewed favorably, particularly because DRWF is a moderate-sized funder.

5. Realistic deliverables and milestones

Given the size and duration of grants, reviewers expect realistic outputs within 1–2 years (or total 2 years).

The project narrative (methodology & timetable section) must show what will be accomplished, when, and how.

Predictor: Well-defined deliverables — not open-ended exploration — improve reviewer confidence.

6. Investigator commitment and expertise

Reviewers consider the investigator’s track record — prior publications, relevant experience, and institutional support.

For translational or clinically relevant proposals (e.g., islet cell transplantation, vascular complications), having access to the right infrastructure, collaborators, or patient/sample resources is important.

Predictor: Strong investigator profile + institutional capacity for execution enhances competitiveness.

7. Ethical compliance and proper oversight for human/animal studies

If research involves human or animal subjects, ethical consent or approval (e.g., IRB/IACUC) must be included / assured.

For human-subject research, informed consent must be obtained and documented.

Predictor: Clear, ethical compliance plans are mandatory — lacking or vague plans likely lead to rejection.

8. Alignment with long-term diabetes research goals — toward treatment, prevention, or cure

While DRWF supports various diabetes research, its mission emphasizes finding a cure or improving long-term outcomes for people with diabetes.

Projects focusing on islet cell replacement, preventing vascular or neuropathic complications, improving transplant outcomes or long-term disease burden reduction align closely with the Foundation’s mission.

Predictor: Projects that clearly situate themselves as part of the “path toward cure or major improvement” tend to garner stronger support.

9. Clarity, organization, and following DRWF application guidelines strictly

The application must include a completed cover sheet, one-page abstract, project narrative (max 8 pages covering aims, significance, methodology, timetable), ethical statements, budget, etc.

Proposals must be concise, clear, and well-structured so reviewers can quickly assess aims, feasibility, and potential impact.

Predictor: Well-written, guideline-compliant proposals perform better than equivalent science poorly communicated.

⚠️ Risks and Common Pitfalls (What Makes Proposals Less Competitive)

Projects outside the Foundation’s priority focus (islet transplantation, vascular complications, neuropathy) may not even be reviewed.

Over-ambitious scope — unrealistic aims or too many aims for a small grant — tends to be penalized.

Poor or missing ethical oversight (consent, IRB/IACUC) for human/animal research.

Weak budget justification or excessive indirect costs.

Lack of feasibility or vague methodologies.

Investigator without sufficient background in diabetes research, or without access to necessary resources or collaborators.

🎯 Strategic Advice for Applicants to DRWF

If you propose a project, consider the following to maximize your chances:

Align tightly with DRWF’s priority themes — islet biology, vascular disease, neuropathy, or other high-burden diabetes complications.

Present a focused, achievable 2- or 3-aim plan, scoped for 1–2 years.

Provide pilot data or very strong rationale to support feasibility.

Build a lean and justified budget; avoid unnecessary costs or high overheads.

Demonstrate ethical compliance for any human/animal work.

Highlight investigator expertise, institutional support, and access to needed resources (cells, patient samples, animal models, etc.).

Emphasize how your project contributes to long-term goals: better treatments, complication prevention, or diabetes cure.

Write clearly, follow DRWF’s application format carefully, and make your significance and aims obvious to non-specialist reviewers.

Specialties

Diabetes

Eligibility Requirements

Research proposals are evaluated along the following parameters:

Relevance to the DRWF mission
Scientific merit
Qualifications and experience of the investigators

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (U.S.)

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 7220 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 210, Bethesda, MD 20814

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