Research we fund
Arthritis UK funds world-class, cutting-edge research projects that are led by dedicated researchers. Learn about the exciting projects that are live now.
New discovery studies to help diagnose and treat arthritis
We're delighted to announce the funding of new discovery research projects that aim to help us more effectively diagnose and treat arthritis. Discovery research helps us understand the underlying science behind arthritis conditions. A quick and accurate diagnosis is essential for people with arthritis - and so are personalised treatments that tackle arthritis before it does too much damage to the joints or other parts of the body.
Introducing our 2025 Career Development Fellows
We awarded three more prestigious Career Development Fellowships in 2025. The scheme supports the next generation of talented scientists dedicated to musculoskeletal research.
Take part in arthritis research
Research discovers new things and solves problems by searching for the answers to important questions we don’t know the answers to yet.
Find out how you can help to shape the questions we ask, and how we answer them, or how you can take part in the research itself near where you live.