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Research funding opportunities

We support and promote paediatric child health research in the UK and internationally. Search our database of current and upcoming opportunities for projects and posts.

These opportunities are not managed nor endorsed by RCPCH. Though we do our best to ensure they are relevant and high quality, we cannot take any responsibility for their content or accuracy.

If you have questions or would like to submit a joint funding application with the College, contact us on research@rcpch.ac.uk.

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Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society - Project Funding [OPEN]

Full or partial funding for particular research projects.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Maximum duration
3 years

Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society - Research Support Grants [OPEN]

Small grants that cover administrative costs to enable research to be carried out, written up or disseminated.
Award programme/theme
Research support grant

BBC Children in Need - Project Costs Funding Stream [OPEN]

Supports the aims and delivery of a specific piece of work. This work will usually be time-limited, and based on a defined set of activities.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
3 years

National Institute for Health Research - Various Research Programmes

The NIHR have a range of different research programmes that fund commissioned and researcher-identified topic areas.

National Lottery Community Fund - Funding Programmes (Various)

These programmes fund projects that seek to build the skills and capabilities of young people.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3-5 years

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Small Grant [OPEN]

The Sir Halley Stewart Trust are a grant-making charity supporting innovative and pioneering social, medical and religious projects, for the prevention of human suffering. These grants are usually aimed at small scoping or pilot projects that are capable of clinical application within five to ten years.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000

BMA Foundation - Medical Research Grants (Various)

Provide funding to encourage and further medical research in a variety of areas. Applications are invited from doctors and research scientists and can be for either research in progress or prospective research.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

Leverhulme Trust - Research Project Grants [OPEN]

These grants are for university-based researchers to undertake an innovative and original project.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years
Submission deadline

Nuffield Foundation - Research, Development & Analysis Fund [OPEN]

The Nuffield Foundation's research, development and analysis grants are awarded to projects that inform the design and operation of social policy and practice across Education, Welfare and Justice.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

Wellcome Trust - Discovery Awards [OPEN]

This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to investigate human life, health and wellbeing.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
8 years
Submission deadline