NOT-DK-24-001: Upcoming NIH Funding for Cardiovascular Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK), has announced an intent to publish a funding opportunity, designated as NOT-DK-24-001. This opportunity will focus on research related to the cardiovascular complications of type 1 diabetes (T1D) as part of the NIH Cardiovascular Repository for T1D (CaRe-T1D) Consortium. The initiative is crucial, given that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in individuals with T1D, significantly impacting life expectancy.

Eligible applicants for this funding include a broad range of entities, such as educational institutions, government bodies, non-profits, and private sector organizations. The primary goal of this initiative is to establish a biorepository of human cardiovascular tissue and a scientific consortium to advance and support discovery and mechanistic research to enhance understanding of CVD in T1D. This will involve forming a consortium with investigative teams that possess complementary interests and expertise to leverage these resources for individual and collaborative studies. With an expected publication in Fall 2023 and an application due date in Spring 2024, this funding opportunity represents a significant step in advancing knowledge on the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes. This research is expected to have a profound impact on the management and treatment of T1D and its cardiovascular complications.