The NuTH Funding Development Team would like to signpost that the Royal Osteoporosis Society has launched their 2022 Research Grants Round.

Even before the pandemic, the treatment gap for osteoporosis was startlingly wide, with around two-thirds of people missing out on the treatment they need. NHS backlogs have widened that treatment gap still further. For the duration of our Breaking the Silence Strategy 2022-2026, the Royal Osteoporosis Society will be focusing its grants programme on pioneering studies which can help close the treatment gap. This year, the charity is inviting applications for studies which aim to improve care and lead to quicker and more accurate diagnosis, by overcoming the barriers to rapidly implement evidence-based clinical interventions into wider practice. Projects which aim to reduce health inequalities in osteoporosis care are also welcomed.

The deadline for Stage 1 applications is the 6 June 2022, and there are three categories of grant available:

• Project grants: funding up to £100,000 over a maximum of three years
• Early career grants: funding up to £30,000 over a maximum of two years
• Innovative grants: funding up to £10,000 over a maximum of 12 months

If you would like any further information, then please either visit the research pages on our website theros.org.uk/research-grantsor email research@theros.org.uk.

Further information available here and here

The Royal Osteoporosis Society would like to make sure that everyone who might be interested in applying for this funding is aware of the opportunity, so we can achieve the most impact with the funding we have available. If you’d like to help us spread the word, please find below some things we think might be helpful:

• Social Media: Find us at @Royalosteosoc to join the conversation.
• Twitter: You can click here to tweet about the ROS 2022 Research Grants Round and feel free to use or adapt the draft text below on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
  Calling all researchers with an interest in osteoporosis – the ROS 2022 research grants round is now open. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/37t1sI9 #research #bonehealth #osteoporosis

Further queries can be directed to Research Manager, Dr. Caroline Sangan: Caroline.Sangan@theros.org.uk