Funding vital New Zealand research that will improve the lives of New Zealanders living with diabetes

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Why diabetes research matters

Diabetes is New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing health condition.

There are 348,500 people living with diabetes in Aotearoa, a number which is rapidly rising. Our research aims to find impactful ways to prevent, as well as manage and treat this chronic disease, so we can improve the lives of people living with diabetes.

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Summer Studentship 2025-2026: Tom Christie

Tom Christie is one of this year’s six recipients of the summer studentship grant who each received $7,500 to carry out a 10-week research project with a focus on diabetes. Tom shares more about the research project.

Research Review: Improving Access to Remission Services for Young Adults

Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation Summer Studentships 2024-5: Improving Access to Remission Services for Young Adults Crystal Tan

Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation Award: The Second Fellowship

19.05.26

Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation Inaugural Annual Small Grant Round Announcement

12.02.26

Co-funded Summer Studentships announced for 2025-2026

11.11.25

2026 Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation Fellowship open for submissions

19.09.25

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Your donation can make a big difference.

We are a not-for-profit organisation so thanks to your generosity, we can continue to fund vital research. By donating to the Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation, you are investing in life-changing health outcomes for people with diabetes here and around the world.

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