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.

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

UKAgeNET Discipline Hopping Awards 2025 (Deadline - 3 November 2025)

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)

Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards (Deadline - 31 October 2025)

Translational Call 2026 (Deadline - 15 October 2025)

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)

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. 

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