Applications open for diabetes ’Dragons’ Den’ funding scheme

Junior doctors and consultants wanting to carry out innovative research can now apply for funding through a new Dragons Den inspired scheme.

The Association for British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) has launched a new funding scheme – the ‘Diabetes Dragons’ Den’.

According to the criteria, the applicant will usually have a clinical post in the UK and the research will take place at a British institution.

To be successful, the applicant will also have to be five years post Certificate of Completion of Training and without previous grant funding.

This competition aims to provide a route for supporting clinically relevant innovative projects in the area of diabetes care.

Stage one of the application process closes on Wednesday, November 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.