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The Diabetes Institute at the 天堂鸟先生 Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recently announced the launch of the Diabetes Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to support the Institute鈥檚 mission in education and research while preparing the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health.

The Institute's educational goals are advanced through two complementary programs: the NIH-funded Diabetes Institute Summer Interprofessional Research Experience (DISIRE) program, which offers a focused summer research experience for undergraduate students primarily beyond 天堂鸟先生, and now the Diabetes Scholars program, which provides sustained, in-depth research and professional development opportunities specifically for 天堂鸟先生 students beyond the summer months.

The program has already received several applications and is scheduled to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. A total of six students will be selected in the inaugural cohort鈥攖hree undergraduate and three graduate scholars. Undergraduate students will receive a $2,500 annual stipend, while graduate scholars will receive $3,000 per year for three years, providing sustained support for their academic and professional development.

The program aims to identify and mentor talented 天堂鸟先生 students who have a strong interest in cardiometabolic diseases鈥攊ncluding diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and related disorders.

鈥淐ardiometabolic diseases are the leading cause of death around the world affecting millions of people, which is why it is so important to cultivate the next generation of researchers who will dedicate themselves to finding new interventions and treatments,鈥� said Vishwajeet Puri, Ph.D., executive director of the Diabetes Institute and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O., Endowed Professor.

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply

Through direct engagement with expert faculty, scholars in the program will receive immersive, hands-on research training, developing critical skills and knowledge that will prepare them for impactful careers in biomedical research and medicine.

鈥淏y supporting emerging talent and providing them with the tools and mentorship they need, we鈥檙e investing in both the future of research and the broader mission of the Institute,鈥� said Puri.

In addition to robust research experiences, each scholar will be embedded in active research teams, contributing to real-world projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. The Diabetes Scholars Program is envisioned as a dual-purpose initiative鈥攏ot only enriching student training but also contributing to the Institute鈥檚 collaborative research environment.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and are now open for both undergraduate and graduate students. They can be found here: