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.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
HTA Researcher-led: primary research (Deadline - 2 September 2026)
Evidence Synthesis Programme (ESP): Researcher-Led – Evidence Synthesis (Deadline - 18 May 2026)
Research for Patient Benefit (Deadline - 8 July 2026)
Themed call - Prevention revolution: early action to prevent poor health outcomes
Vivensa Foundation
Joint MRC / Vivensa Foundation predoctoral clinical research training fellowship (Deadlines - 2 September 2026)
Public, patient and community involvement and engagement awards (Deadlines - 30 June 2026)
Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (Deadline - 22 May 2026)
Proleptic Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (Deadline - 22 May 2026)
Arthritis UK
Career Development Fellowship 2027 (Deadline - 3 June 2026)
Orthopaedic Research UK
Early Career Research Fellowship (Deadline - 15 May 2026)
The Ronald Furlong Fund (Deadline - 22 May 2026)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led (Open - no closing date)
MRC: research grant: applicant-led (Open - no closing date)
MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led (Open - no closing date)
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.