# UK Obesity Research Institute

**Funder:** MRC
**Duration:** 7 years (with potential to renew)
**Consortium:** Required — multi-site hub-and-partner model; single UK lead organisation distributes funds to partner sites
**Application:** Single stage (full application); applicants encouraged to contact MRC before submitting
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/uk-obesity-research-institute/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds a national UK Obesity Research Institute focused on mechanistic biomedical science of obesity (pathophysiology, cardiometabolic links, experimental medicine). Lead must be a UK research organisation (businesses and charities cannot lead). International researchers may participate as co-leads but cannot lead. One award expected. Funding subject to full business case approval.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/mrc-uk-obesity-research-institute-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.