Pre-announcement: UK Obesity Research Institute

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds the creation of a UK Obesity Research Institute. The institute will carry out world-leading research into the biological causes of obesity. It will also develop new ways to prevent and treat obesity and its health consequences. Your application must be led by a UK-based research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Application must be led by a UK-based research organisation
  • Lead organisation must be eligible for MRC funding
Who is this for?

This is for UK-based research organisations eligible for MRC funding, such as universities and research institutes. You must be able to lead a major research programme into the biological drivers of obesity. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside the research sector.

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Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)

Apply for funding to establish a UK Obesity Research Institute, undertaking world-leading research into the mechanistic biomedical drivers of obesity and develop targeted interventions to prevent and treat obesity and its health consequences.Applications must be led by a UK-based research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

How to apply

Applications must be led by a UK-based research organisation eligible for MRC funding. This is a pre-announcement, so full application details are not yet available. Watch the MRC website for the full funding opportunity and application guidance.

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Last updated: 1 July 2026