UCLA Researchers Turn to OnlyFans to Fund Marmot Research
Researchers at UCLA are using the OnlyFans platform to fund their struggling marmot research program.
New York, NY, August 1, 2026 —
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have reportedly turned to the subscription-based platform OnlyFans as a means to secure funding for their marmot research program. The program has faced financial difficulties, prompting the unconventional fundraising approach.
Details regarding the specific nature of the marmot research were not provided in the summary. The amount of funding sought or secured through the platform was also not disclosed. The specific circumstances that led to the program’s financial struggles were not detailed.
The use of OnlyFans, a platform primarily known for adult content, for academic research funding represents an unusual strategy. The motivations behind this choice and the potential implications for the researchers and the institution were not elaborated upon.
Further information regarding the timeline of this fundraising effort, the public’s reception, and any direct impact on the marmot research program was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Ross O'Keefe on nypost.com, see more information here.
