BBDC Pilot Grants for Innovative Research

Pursue funding for revolutionary diabetes research with the Novo Nordisk BBDC Pilot and Feasibility Grants. Up to $40,000 is available for projects that introduce entirely new ideas into the diabetes research landscape.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 funding cycle aimed at fostering original diabetes research at the University of Toronto. Candidates must demonstrate that their project is a departure from current research trajectories. This call is particularly open to innovative approaches promising fresh insights into diabetes pathology and treatment.

Key Responsibilities: • Propose a unique initiative in diabetes research • Conduct all research at the University of Toronto or its affiliates • Provide a realistic budget aligned with project goals • Include ethical and resource considerations in your application • Research projects must start by July 1, 2026

Requirements: • Must be a faculty member at the University of Toronto • Cannot have recei...