NIHR Themed Call for research on prevention and treatment of obesity

In December 2015 the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) will issue a call for research into the evaluation of interventions or services for the prevention and treatment of obesity in adults and children. Preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes is a priority for the UK Government. With over 60 percent of the adult population either overweight or obese and more than 2.7 million people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the health burden and economic impact of obesity in the UK are increasing.

This call is an initiative by the NIHR in recognition of the need for further research-based evidence to underpin the prevention and management of overweight and obese adults and children. Issues of particular importance for this call include the prevention of type 2 diabetes and increasing levels of physical activity.

In January 2016 the NIHR will hold a workshop which will inform the research community about research funding opportunities presented by the themed call. Representatives from a range of participating NIHR programmes and supporting NIHR infrastructure will attend to advise on the various funding routes available and provide help and guidance on developing and submitting an application.

Further details about the call and the event will be available at www.themedcalls.nihr.ac.uk in due course.