External research funding opportunities

Below is a list of funding opportunities that are open to UK researchers and may be of interest to those working in the field of osteoporosis and bone health.

Vivensa Foundation

Academy Ignition Fund (Deadlines - 5 December 2025, 27 March 2026)

Joint MRC / Vivensa Foundation predoctoral clinical research training fellowship (Deadlines - 14 January 2026, 8 April 2026)

Public, patient and community involvement and engagement awards (Deadlines - 9 January 2026, 31 March 2026, 30 June 2026)

Arthritis UK

Research Facilitation Fund 2026 support for patient and public involvement (PPI) activity in musculoskeletal research (Deadline - 11 February 2026)

Career Development Fellowship (Deadline - expected May 2026)

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

Themed call - Prevention revolution: early action to prevent poor health outcomes

Public Health Research Programme Rapid Funding Scheme (Public Health Research) (Deadline - 27 December 2025)

Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme: Early action and prevention within health and social care services (Deadline - 21 January 2026)

NIHR awards Applied Research Collaborations £157 million to support transformation of the health and care system

Orthopaedic Research UK

Medical Research Foundation

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list, and it is updated monthly. For the most up-to-date opportunities please visit individual research funder websites.

If you are a research funder, please contact us via research@theros.org.uk to discuss adding any active or upcoming calls.