Facilitating Equity in Diabetes Research: Removing barriers for researchers with diabetes.

The Cause

The Alberta Diabetes Foundation proposes to facilitate equity in diabetes research by removing financial barriers for University of Alberta researchers with diabetes. It is widely recognized that stipends for University of Alberta graduate studies and post-doctorial fellows are not comparable with salaries in the private sector. Living with diabetes is associated with substantial out of pocket costs, totaling $3,000 to $10,000 per year. People with diabetes face additional financial burdens which may deter them from pursuing academic careers, which often pay approximately $35,000 annually for those formative first few years of their careers.

Who Will it Benefit?

Closing the gap on equity-deserving groups. This support would benefit one University of Alberta graduate or post-doctorial diabetes researcher living with the disease.

In the bigger picture, support towards researchers will benefit millions of Canadians. The Alberta Diabetes' unwavering commitment to funding world-class diabetes research right here in Alberta has never been more critical. With over 11.7 million Canadians affected by diabetes, and projections showing a staggering 42% increase over the next decade, the Alberta Diabetes Foundation’s mission to rapidly and strategically fund cutting-edge research is more vital than ever. We ensure that researchers on the brink of diabetes breakthroughs receive the necessary funding to forge ahead. This has been our mission for the past 35 years, and we could not have achieved this without the incredible support of our donors. Our donors truly join forces with us to make a lasting impact and drive change in the research landscape. From pioneering islet cell transplantation to establishing the internationally recognized Edmonton Protocol, our partners have been instrumental in these advancements, and we are deeply grateful.