Grant opportunity
Pre-announcement: UK Obesity Research Institute
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.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- 19 November 2026
- 19 November 2026: Nov 18, 2026
- Award
- up to £60 million
- Applicant
- Eligible applicants described in the official UKRI call page.
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Pre-announcement: UK Obesity Research Institute is an official UKRI opportunity. 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants described in the official UKRI call page.
What it supports
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- UKRI council/category: MRC
- Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Funding and duration
up to £60 million
19 November 2026
19 November 2026: Nov 18, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Call details
Source-based overview
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. The official UKRI page should be used for complete scope, eligibility, application steps, funding conditions and any council-specific requirements.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants described in the official UKRI call page.
Funding and benefits
up to £60 million
Themes and supported activities
Health and Biomedical Sciences
UKRI council/category: MRC
Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Deadline and timeline
19 November 2026: 19 November 2026: Nov 18, 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
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
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.