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Research opportunities and funding

Learn more about our research funding schemes, open calls and deadlines and find all the information you need to apply for Arthritis UK funding.

We are the world’s largest dedicated funder of arthritis research. We support life-changing research at institutions across the UK, from laboratory-based research to clinical studies and projects affecting health services and self-management of arthritis. Find out how we can help your research.

Supporting Mental Health for People with Arthritis Research Consortium

  • Costs: Up to £3 million
  • Duration: Up to 60 months
  • Deadline: 16:00 Wednesday 9th September 2026
  • More details.

Featured open calls

Bringing together expertise from across the UK to advance pharmacotherapeutic treatments.

Call details

Bringing together expertise from across the UK to support mental health for people with arthritis.

Call details

New and existing award holders can use our Awards Portal to manage an award. Existing Grant Tracker users don't need to register for a new account on the Awards Portal - simply log in and use the 'Reset your password' link to access your account. 

Welcome - Arthritis UK Awards Portal

We fund all stages of arthritis research: explore our current open funding opportunities and future funding calls key information.

Open and future funding calls

If you're thinking about applying for Arthritis UK research funding, here's the information you need to help you prepare and submit your application.

Applying for an award

We're committed to supporting future leaders in arthritis research to attain a permanent or tenured position. Explore the fellowships we offer.

Applying for a fellowship
PPIE support for researchers

PPIE support for researchers

If you are a researcher, you may be considering Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement, or PPIE, a framework ensuring patients actively shape your research. Whether you're new to PPIE, searching for specific information, we're here to support your work.

PPIE support

Research professionals news

We joined over 2000 researchers and healthcare professionals for the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) Annual Conference. Here are our top 5 highlights from the conference.

BSR Annual Conference

Learn about our groundbreaking research funded with over £2M to accelerate arthritis diagnosis and develop targeted treatments for better patient outcomes.

Our new findings

Discover groundbreaking research aimed at improving care for arthritis patients. Learn how £1.6 million is funding projects to tackle inequalities and enhance support.

£1.6 million funding

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