Longitudinal population studies strategic prioritisation exercise
Submit information about your longitudinal population study (LPS) to help Medical Research Council (MRC) plan for future investments in LPS infrastructure.
Medical Research Council · United Kingdom
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Applications close on 3 Dec 2026.
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.
Applications must be led by a UK-based research organisation eligible for MRC funding.
Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.
Closing date: 3 December 2026 4:00pm UK time
| Fact | Value | How we know | Taken from the source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 3 December 2026 “Closing date: 3 December 2026 4:00pm UK time” | read from the official page | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Amount per applicant | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
| Total budget | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
| Funding rate | UKRI usually pays 80% of full economic cost for research organisations | programme standard rule | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Who can apply | Applications must be led by a UK-based research organisation eligible for MRC funding. | read from the official text | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Where to apply | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
Facts on this page were read from the official page on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.
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