The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has opened nominations and applications for the 2027 EASO–Novo Nordisk Foundation Obesity Prize for Excellence and New Investigator Awards, recognising scientific excellence and supporting innovative research in obesity.

The Obesity Prize for Excellence recognises outstanding research or technological contributions to understanding obesity, its causes, complications, prevention and treatment. It is supported by a grant of DKK 2 million, including DKK 300,000 as a personal grant for the winner.

Four New Investigator Awards are available in Basic Science, Clinical Research, Childhood Obesity and Public Health. Each award provides a DKK 300,000 research grant and an opportunity to present work at the 2027 European Congress on Obesity (ECO), taking place in Munich from 18–21 May 2027.

Eligible early-career researchers are encouraged to apply. The deadline for nominations and applications is 14 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.

For eligibility criteria, application guidance and full details, please visit the EASO website.