First Pump Priming call now open
16 April 2026
The first call for pump priming applications is now open, supporting ambitious early-stage projects aimed at accelerating progress towards curing or delaying type 1 diabetes (T1D). We welcome high-risk, high-reward ideas, particularly those that bring together cross-disciplinary expertise and build new collaborations beyond traditional T1D research fields.
Oxford University to accelerate type 1 diabetes research and care with £10 million gift
25 September 2025
The University of Oxford has announced a gift of £10 million from the Bukhman Foundation to support ground-breaking research into type 1 diabetes (T1D). This generous funding will establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, as well as create new academic posts and scholarships, helping to accelerate progress towards better treatments and ultimately a cure.