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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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Paediatric Educators' Special Interest Group - Medical Education Research Grants [OPEN]

This award is for PEdSIG members who wish to undertake medical education research.
Award programme/theme
Research support grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000

Royal Society of Medicine - Prizes for Trainees (Various)

The Royal Society of Medicine offer over 70 prizes that are available for those in clinical training.

Scoliosis Support & Research - Major Research Grant [OPEN]

These major research grants fund research into any area of spinal deformity research.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
2 years

Scoliosis Support & Research - New Investigation Grant [OPEN]

These investigation grants are for new investigators researching the cause of idiopathic scoliosis. Research carried out with this grant should seek to improve quality of life for people with all types of scoliosis.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
2 years

Scoliosis Support & Research - Small Exploratory Grant [OPEN]

This grant is designed specifically for new investigators who have a preliminary concept they would like to develop into a research project.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Main 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 multi-year grants are normally given in the form of a salary contribution or to fund an entire project.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 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

The Evie Dove Foundation - Career Progression Grants [OPEN]

The Evie Dove Foundation raise money to help with the career progression of those working in paediatrics. The Foundation accept applications from existing or returning paediatric professionals at any level.
Funding amount range
Under £50,000

Tuberous Sclerosis Association - Fellowship Awards [OPEN]

These fellowships are awarded to outstanding scientists with the potential to become leaders in the field of tuberous sclerosis research.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Maximum duration
3 years

Tuberous Sclerosis Association - PhD Studentships [OPEN]

These studentships are intended for postgraduates of high academic calibre. Applicants should be working alongside established academics in the field of tuberous sclerosis.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Maximum duration
3 years