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UK Obesity Research Institute: full application

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) · Competitive · Research & Development

At a glance

UK Obesity Research Institute: full application is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £500K–£72M. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is December 3, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
£500K–£72M
Deadline
3 Dec 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: UK Obesity Research Institute: full application Opportunity status: Open Funders: Medical Research Council (MRC) Co-funders: British Heart Foundation (BHF) Funding type: Grant Publication date: 30 July 2026 Opening date: 30 July 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 3 December 2026 4:00pm UK time Last updated: 20 October 2026 - see all updates Start application The closing date has been extended to 3 December 2026 4:00pm UK time. We are seeking director-led applications to investigate mechanistic biomedical drivers of obesity and related diseases such as cardiometabolic disease, and deliver transformative impact in this field. The director, supported by a leadership team, will lead the design and delivery of a collaborative institute. Applications should focus on the key barriers to unlock understanding of the causes and consequences of obesity to ena...

Who can apply

See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.

How to apply

Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.

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