The Boston Obesity Nutrition Research Center provides funding for pilot and feasibility projects in the areas of obesity, nutrition and energy expenditure.  This support is intended to assist investigators in obtaining sufficient preliminary data in order to submit a research application to the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. 

The Research Center also provides support for designated conference fees for junior investigators interested in education and training in obesity.  These funds are allocated based on need, relevance of topic to the Obesity Center, and the investigator's development.  Applicants must have plans to present at the meeting in order to qualify.