​The Tracy Aylen Diabetes Education Research Grant Program supports early career clinicians and researchers to develop innovative research projects that improve diabetes education and care.

 

This program honours the life and legacy of Tracy Aylen, a much loved and respected member of the ADEA community, former ADEA President, Board Chair and Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE). Her generous bequest of $20,000 enables this program to foster emerging research and capacity building across the diabetes education profession.

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About the grants

​Two $10,000 research grants will be awarded to support project initiation, research activities and capacity building. The goal is to foster innovation and enhance the skills of emerging researchers in the diabetes education field.
 

The grants are designed to:

• Support the development of innovative diabetes education research

• Help early career clinicians and emerging researchers gain valuable experience in research methodologies

• Build capacity in the diabetes education research community.

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Applications close: 5pm AEDT, 1 October 2025

Successful applicants announced: 14 November 2025 (World Diabetes Day)​

For questions, please contact Melanie Morris at ceo@adea.com.au.

 

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About Tracy Aylen

Tracy Aylen was a passionate and dedicated CDE who made a lasting impact on the diabetes education profession. She served as ADEA President for two terms, Board Chair and Branch Representative, contributing significantly to the development of national diabetes policy.
Tracy was also a Senior Clinical Nurse Advisor at Bolton Clarke, one of Australia’s largest independent living providers, where she led the development of residential and home-based care services, including specialist diabetes services and education.

In 2021, she was awarded Honorary Life Membership by ADEA in recognition of her longstanding service, leadership and exceptional contribution to diabetes care and education. Tracy passed away later that year, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy, mentorship and commitment to person-centred care.