National Osteoporosis Society Research Grants

The 2014 National Osteoporosis Society Research Grants Round is accepting applications. Funding is available to projects which clearly demonstrate potential benefits to people with or at risk of osteoporosis and are in line with our research strategy and priorities.

Grants available

• Linda Edwards Memorial PhD Studentship - Maximum of £25,000 per annum for up to four years
• Project Grants - Maximum of £150,000 over three years
• Innovative Awards - Maximum of £20,000 to allow researchers to test hypotheses for a maximum of 12 months.

Priority areas for osteoporosis research include:

• Understanding the burden and impact that fragility fractures are having on individuals and the community
• Optimal pain management
• Ensuring new and existing techniques are utilised effectively, and to their full potential to assist diagnosis and treatment.
• Use of vitamin D in prevention and therapy of bone loss

The deadline for applications is 22 April 2014. For more information and full details of how to apply please visit the National Osteoporosis Society's website.