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Fellowship Committee

The Fellowship Committee of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) is responsible for overseeing the management of the society’s Fellowship Program. The committee plays an active role in assessing applications and selecting recipients for the fellowships offered each year. These fellowships include:

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Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship

USD 7,500

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FID-ISPAD Diabetes Research Grant

EUR 25,000

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ISPAD-Breakthrough T1D Research Fellowship

USD 25,000 - 40,000

Why join the Fellowship Committee? Membership in the Fellowship Committee offers a unique opportunity to support the professional development of individuals dedicated to advancing diabetes care and research. Committee members play a crucial role in fostering the next generation of leaders in pediatric and adolescent diabetes.

Duties and Activities

  1. Application Assessment: Review and evaluate fellowship applications to ensure the selection of the most deserving candidates.
  2. Recipient Selection: Select recipients for the Allan Drash Clinical Fellowship, FID-ISPAD Diabetes Research Grant, and ISPAD-Breakthrough T1D Research Fellowship.
  3. Program Management: Oversee the management and administration of the Fellowship Program, ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively.
  4. Reporting: Ensure that fellowship recipients submit required reports detailing their experiences and outcomes.
  5. Regular Meetings: Participate in regular meetings to discuss and review fellowship applications and program management.
  6. Application Review: Engage in the thorough review and evaluation of fellowship applications.
  7. Recipient Support: Provide guidance and support to fellowship recipients throughout their fellowship period.

Members

  • Committee Chair: Leena Priyambada (2025)
  • Past Chair: Rade Vukovic (2024)
  • Members: Mariana Zorron (2026); Claudia Piona (2026); Priya Prahalad (2026); Sheryl Salis (2026) 
  • Volunteer: Carmel Smart; Prudence Lopez; Vanessa Jewell