National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Research and Funding for Scientists

Current Funding Opportunities
Open grant, contract, and cooperative agreement listings with closing dates and contacts
Funded Grants & Grant History
Application success rates, funding priorities, and trends
Funding Process
Tips for applicants; human subjects research information; grant review and management resources; and commonly used funding mechanisms, including diversity and small business programs
Research Programs & Contacts
Research program and staff contacts for researchers seeking funding
Research Training & Career Development
Grant programs for students, postdocs, and faculty

Research at NIDDK
Labs, faculty, and research opportunities located on NIDDK campuses in Maryland and Arizona
Research Resources
Protocols, repositories, mouse models, plasmids, and more
Technology Advancement & Transfer
Material transfer agreements, technology licensing, and public/private collaborations
Meetings & Events
Past and upcoming scientific meetings sponsored or hosted by NIDDK
Health Information

Health Topics
Information about diabetes, digestive and liver diseases, kidney diseases, weight control and nutrition, urologic diseases, endocrine and metabolic diseases, and blood diseases
La Información de la Salud en Español
Enlaces a nuestra información en español sobre la diabetes, enfermedades digestivas y hígado, enfermedades renales, control de peso y la nutrición, enfermedades urológicas, enfermedades endocrinas y metabólicas, y enfermedades hematológicas
Health Statistics
Diabetes, digestive, kidney diseases, obesity, weight and more
Healthy Moments Radio Broadcast
Health tips from Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of the NIDDK

Clinical Trials
Current research studies and how you can volunteer
For Health Care Professionals
Patient and provider resources including select CEUs
Community Outreach and Health Fairs
Science-based information and tips for planning an outreach effort or community event
Health Communication Programs
Information, tools, and partnership opportunities to improve awareness, prevention, and management of NIDDK-related diseases and conditions
FAQs
General information about what NIDDK offers and other frequently asked questions

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About NIDDK

Meet the Director
Director and deputy director biographies, Dr. Rodgers' vision statement, and the Director's Update newsletter
Offices & Divisions
Organizational structure and descriptions of offices and divisions
Staff Directory
Staff search and staff listed by offices and divisions
Budget & Legislative Information
President's budget request, congressional testimony, and other legislative information
Strategic Plans & Reports
Strategic plans, research progress reports, and statistical reports

Advisory & Coordinating Committees
NIDDK Advisory Council, Board of Scientific Advisors, and committees that coordinate research activities
Research Areas
Overview of NIDDK activities in each major research area, including research advances, research coordination, and health information
Jobs at NIDDK
How to find current openings and related resources
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Institute
Visit Us
Locations in Bethesda, Maryland and Phoenix, Arizona
News

NIDDK News
News releases, research updates, grantee news, and newsletters
For Reporters
Media contacts, statistics, multimedia gallery, and more resources
Calendar of Events
Upcoming and past meetings
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) supports a wide range of medical research through grants to universities and other medical research institutions across the country. The Institute also supports government scientists who conduct basic, translational and clinical research across a broad spectrum of research topics and serious, chronic diseases and conditions related to the institute's mission. In addition, the NIDDK supports research training for students and scientists at various stages of their careers and a range of education and outreach programs to bring science-based information to patients and their families, health care professionals and the public.