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- EIN 90-0815395
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- 1400 Maiden Ln Del Mar CA 92014-2500 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Diseases of Specific Organs, Diseases of Specific Organs Research, Health, Specifically Named Diseases, Specifically Named Diseases Research
Mission: Diabetes research connection's mission is to connect donors with early-career scientists enabling them to perform peer-reviewed, novel research designed to prevent and cure type 1 diabetes, minimize its complications and improve the quality of life for those living with type 1 diabetes.
Results: DRC has funded more than 70 T1D research projects to date totaling more than $3.3 million. Over $30 million in follow-on funding to DRC-funded researchers thanks to DRC’s initial seed-funding, providing a 9x return on investment. DRC has a significant online presence of over 30,000 connecting the T1D community to research.
Target demographics: improve the quality of life for those living with type 1 diabetes
Geographic areas served: funding research designed to prevent and cure type 1 diabetes
Programs: Established in 2012, the diabetes research connection (drc) matches donors with early-career scientists enabling them to perform peer-reviewed, novel research designed to prevent and cure type 1 diabetes (t1d), minimize its complications and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. Many new discoveries are already being made as a result of drcs grants which range up to $50,000. Scientists from across the country submit a grant application which is peer-reviewed by an 80+ panel of diabetes experts in the u. S. Each grant request is judged based on innovation, value and feasibility. If approved, the applicant posts a presentation on drcs website to crowdfund his or her research. Funding can be provided in as few as 12 weeks. To ensure transparency, researchers provide project updates and post final outcomes on drcs website. By publishing all research results online, the likelihood of duplication of research is minimized and granting agencies funds are used more efficiently. Please visit www. Diabetesresearchconnection. Org for a summary of projects funded to date. Over $3,000,000 has been raised to fund twelve research projects since 2014. 100% of funds designated for research went directly to the scientists' lab. Other donors covered drc's operating expenses. Drc is the first to use crowdfunding to support the online funding of a specific disease. Other not for profit organizations have indicated an interest in replicating the drc model.