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How to Apply for EFSD Funding

1) Become an EASD member https://www.easd.org/membership.html
(if you are not already)

2) Submit an application for a suitable programme in the EFSD online application
system accessible through MyEASD.

How to Find a Suitable EFSD Programme

The proposed project needs to fall into the programme’s focus area, or the application
has little chance to get funded, even though the project might be highly innovative and
the application well-written. In addition, applicants have to fulfill the eligibility criteria
specified in the programme’s announcement and EFSD rules and regulations.
Therefore, applicants should make sure that they apply for an EFSD programme
suitable for them and their project.
Specific information about an EFSD programme’s focus, eligibility criteria, funding
amounts, expected timeline and more can be found in its announcement (or request
for application) which is published 3 – 4 months before its deadline on the EFSD
webpage www.EuropeanDiabetesFoundation.org.
To give potential EFSD applicants an indication what EFSD may have to offer to
them, following an overview of the EFSD programme portfolio 2018* with brief
descriptions of the who, what, when and how much of each programme.
Please note, most EFSD Programmes run for several years with consistent deadlines
and general focus areas, however, there might be changes in the specific focus areas
and/or eligibility criteria, so it is essential that applicants always refer to the most
current announcement. In addition, EFSD always strives to develop and offer new
programmes, so it is worth monitoring its announcements regularly. All EASD
members receive regular EFSD newsletters with all such information.
Please note, you are welcome to apply for several EFSD programmes at the same
time but you may only hold one single EFSD award at any given time. Some EFSD
programmes for young investigators are exempt from this regulation.
Keep in mind, even though the more focused EFSD programmes often award a smaller
number of grants than the two big, open programmes, they also receive usually a
smaller number of applications.

*July 1, 2018. Please read the EFSD newsletter for information about new programmes that may be of
interest to you. Please always refer to the most current programme announcement for precise updated
details.

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