Focus on mechanisms of their onset and progression, neglected determinants and novel strategies for critical transitional periods in life. Applications must cover only one of the two following topics:
- Research that improves the understanding of the causes for obesity, overweight and its complications by using a mechanistic approach.
- Research that focuses on prevention and public health strategies for critical transitional periods of life.
Deadline: 21 January 2026 (pre-proposal), 11 June 2026 (full proposal)