Early Career Research Grant
Forecasted
The Obesity Society’s Early Career Research Grant funds innovative basic or clinical obesity research by early-career scientists and postdocs to advance understanding and treatment of obesity.
Funder: The Obesity Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Letter of Intent) | May 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award for one year; two awards annually (one Basic Science, one Clinical Research).
Summary: Supports innovative obesity research by early-career investigators and postdoctoral fellows in basic or clinical science.
Key Information: Applicants must be TOS members and cannot have received NIH K- or R-level grants.
Description
The Early Career Research Grant from The Obesity Society is designed to foster innovative research in the field of obesity by supporting early-career investigators and postdoctoral fellows. The program aims to stimulate new research ideas across any area of obesity research, with the goal of advancing the understanding and treatment of obesity. Each year, two grants are awarded—one in Basic Science and one in Clinical Research—enabling recipients to explore novel approaches and contribute to impactful scientific inquiry in obesity. The grant reflects The Obesity Society’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of researchers and promoting high-impact research in obesity prevention, treatment, and clinical care.
