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    GrantsUK Obesity Research Institute: Director-Led Research Applications
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    UK Obesity Research Institute: Director-Led Research Applications

    Applications close
    34d
    19 Nov 2026 · in 5 weeks

    Secure up to £72 million in funding over seven years to lead cutting-edge research into the biological causes of obesity and related diseases.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 30 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaUKRI
    Applications close
    34d
    19 Nov 2026 · in 5 weeks

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    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£72,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      19 Nov 2026
      34 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    34 days left to apply. Opened 2 months ago, closes 19 Nov 2026.

    30 Jul 2026Today19 Nov 2026

    Brief

    The UK Obesity Research Institute is inviting director-led research applications to investigate the mechanistic biomedical drivers of obesity and related diseases. This funding opportunity provides up to £72 million over an initial seven-year period to support transformative research that advances understanding of obesity's biological mechanisms and develops solutions with significant public health impact. Eligible applicants should be experienced research leaders capable of delivering innovative, high-impact research programs that could fundamentally change approaches to obesity prevention and treatment.

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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    uk-obesity-research-institute
    MR
    Funding body
    Medical Research Council (MRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation