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 November 19, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £500K–£72M
- Deadline
- Nov 19, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
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: 19 November 2026 4:00pm UK time Start application 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 enable targeted prevention and treatment. Funding available is up to £72 million for an initial seven years, with the po...
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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