Grant opportunity
Arthritis UK Translational Call 2027
Translational funding to move promising arthritis and musculoskeletal research toward practical benefits for patients and health services.
- Funder
- Arthritis UK
- Outline applications close 28 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time
- Outline applications close 28 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Oct 28, 2026
- Award
- Up to GBP 250,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months
- Applicant
- Eligible UK-based research teams proposing translational arthritis research under the official call guidance.
- Discipline
- Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The 2027 translational call supports projects positioned to bridge research evidence and interventions, diagnostics or improvements in care.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet Arthritis UK's host, team, translational-stage and patient-involvement requirements in the detailed call guidance.
What it supports
- Arthritis research
- Musculoskeletal health
- Translation
- Patient benefit
Funding and duration
- Up to GBP 250,000
- Up to 24 months
Outline applications close 28 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time
Outline applications close 28 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Oct 28, 2026
How to apply
Review the official call documents and submit the outline through Arthritis UK's application system before the UK-time deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
The outline stage opened on 16 September 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet Arthritis UK's host, team, translational-stage and patient-involvement requirements in the detailed call guidance.
Funding and benefits
Up to GBP 250,000
Up to 24 months
Themes and supported activities
Arthritis research
Musculoskeletal health
Translation
Patient benefit
Deadline and timeline
Outline applications close 28 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Outline applications close 28 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Oct 28, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the official call documents and submit the outline through Arthritis UK's application system before the UK-time deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.