The International Diabetes Federation has organized nine workshops since 2008 (one per IDF region) dedicated to translational research in diabetes. The aim of the workshops is to help potential "applicants" to BRIDGES, and other funding programmes linked to translational research, to develop their skills in methodology, study design, and other relevant elements.
Each Workshop lasted for one day, and the number of participants was limited to 15 people per workshop. The workshops are free of charge.
Location | Date |
| San Gilijan, Malta | 19 September 2008 |
| Miami, USA | 19 November 2008 |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 16 October 2008 |
| Accra, Ghana | 12 December 2008 |
| La Plata, Argentina | 22 November 2008 |
| Hong Kong, China | 25 September 2008 |
| Lille, France | 15 March 2010 |
| Istanbul, Turkey | 26 March 2010 |
| Beijing, China | 13 November 2010 |