Our Mission
We encourage and support groundbreaking diabetes research and promote the next generation of leading diabetes researchers.
Open Calls
EFSD Application Requests and Deadlines
EFSD & JDS Reciprocal Travel Research Fellowship Programme
Application Deadline | July 24, 2025 Learn more
EFSD and Lilly European Diabetes Research Programme
Application Deadline | September 1, 2025 Learn more
About EFSD
Explore our Key Activities and Offerings
How We Make a Difference
EFSD Recipient Research Impact
Learn more about EFSD-funded scientists, their breakthroughs, and how EFSD support is shaping the future of diabetes research.
Collaboration & Support
The European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes is most grateful to the following for their generous support:
Japan Diabetes Society
Reciprocal Travel Research Fellowship Programme
Sanofi
EFSD and Sanofi European Diabetes Research Programme on autoimmunity in type 1 diabetes
Novo Nordisk Foundation
EFSD and Novo Nordisk Foundation Future Leaders Award Programme
Novo Nordisk A/S
EFSD and Novo Nordisk A/S Programme for Diabetes Research in Europe
EASD Rising Star Symposium and EFSD Rising Star Fellowship Programme
Lilly
EFSD & Lilly European Diabetes Research Programme
EFSD & Lilly Young Investigator Research Award Programme
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Find out more about EASD and its official journal, Diabetologia
Applicants to EFSD programmes are encouraged to become paid EASD members. Visit MyEASD to join or manage your membership. The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) is a non-profit scientific association, founded in 1965, dedicated to advancing diabetes research and sharing knowledge.
Diabetologia is the Journal of the EASD and publishes original clinical, translational and experimental research within the field of diabetes. We are interested in papers that convey new information or insight into any aspect of the condition, ranging from basic science to clinical applications.