Early Career Research Grant
Forecasted
The Obesity Society's Early Career Research Grant funds innovative basic and clinical obesity research projects led by emerging scientists and postdoctoral fellows.
Funder: The Obesity Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Letter of Intent, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; one-year duration; two grants awarded annually (Basic Science & Clinical Research); no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports innovative obesity research by early-career investigators and postdoctoral fellows in both basic and clinical science.
Key Information: Applicants must be TOS members and meet early-career criteria; funding begins the following calendar year.
Description
The Early Career Research Grant from The Obesity Society is designed to foster and stimulate innovative research ideas in the field of obesity. This annual program supports early-career investigators and postdoctoral fellows by funding proposals with strong potential to advance new scientific approaches in obesity research. Each year, two grants are awarded—one in Basic Science and one in Clinical Research—enabling recipients to explore novel interventions, technologies, and treatments that can deepen understanding of obesity and improve patient care. The grant aims to support emerging researchers, providing a foundation for future research funding and career development.
