Obesity Society: Early Career Research Grant

Obesity Society: Early Career Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Obesity Society
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Obesity Society offers the Early Career Research Grant to support innovative research in obesity by early-career investigators and post-doctoral fellows. Eligible applicants must be members of the society and hold a relevant doctoral degree. The grant provides up to $25,000 for one year, focusing on proposals that demonstrate significant potential for impactful research. Applications are evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and future funding potential, with support for various research-related expenses.

Overview

Early Career Research Grant The grant is offered by The Obesity Society as a member service to foster and stimulate new research ideas in any area of investigation related to obesity. The grant targets early-career investigators and post-doctoral fellows by funding proposals that demonstrate a high likelihood of resulting in new and innovative approaches in obesity research. Early-career investigators are defined as individuals who have received a PhD/DSc, DVM, MD or DO at the time of application. Investigators must also currently have a full-time, entry-level position (e.g., post-doctoral fellow, instructor, and up to Assistant Professor) at an established academic/research institution. Applicants may request up to $25,000. No indirect cost will be paid from this grant. Applicants invited to submit a full proposal will be notified approximately one month later. All applicants must be TOS members in good standing. This is a one-year grant and funding will begin the next calendar year. Criteria for Evaluating Applications Significance – impact, innovation Investigator – potential in academic research, diversity/inclusion Research Plan – study design, methods, feasibility, alternatives/limitations Future Plans – (How will the findings of this project be leveraged for future work? What are the next steps, next grants?)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The following applies to the Principal Investigator:Member of The Obesity Society (domestic or international) Early-career investigator or post-doctoral research fellow:PhD/DSc, DVM, MD or DO at the time of applicationPost-doctoral fellows and junior faculty who have not yet received an NIH K-award, equivalent career-development award, or R-level research project grantAssistant Professors do not require a mentorApplications from post-doctoral research fellows must have a mentor Potential to generate future fundingPhD/DSc, DVM or MD/DO degree must be obtained by date of application submission. Applicants may not be a post-doctoral fellow for more than 5 years.Allowable Expenses:Salary for technical staff, supplies, core use, subject recruitment, patient care costs, and other research-related expenses. Equipment/capital expenses up to $5,000. Travel up to $2,000 (ObesityWeek® encouraged). If principal investigator requires salary support, a maximum of one month summer salary or 8% effort support is allowable. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.