Obesity research grant opportunities
Supporting obesity research that drives real-world change
Obesity Canada supports research that transforms how we see, support, and understand obesity.
Grants help build evidence that drive systems change, advance or improve care, and challenge stigma — so research can make a real difference in people’s lives.
Stay informed about future funding opportunities
We’re building the next phase of Obesity Canada’s research funding program. While no calls are currently open, we’re developing new opportunities to support studies, knowledge translation, and lived-experience partnerships that align with our national priorities.
Be the first to know when funding opens — and get updates on collaborative projects, research priorities, and training opportunities across Canada.
Be notified about obesity research funding opportunities
Stories behind the studies
Obesity Canada has supported or co-authored studies that have made an impact on education, policy, and clinical care.
Each of these projects helps strengthen the evidence base for change — and shapes the next generation of obesity research in Canada.
Proposed obesity education competencies offer a roadmap for Canadian health programs to train future professionals in better care.
A new study reveals gaps in Canadian law on weight discrimination and calls for human rights protections.
A national study reveals that obesity care is often missing from chronic disease treatment in Canada — and why that gap must close.
