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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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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

Tuberous Sclerosis Association - Project Grants [OPEN]

These grants support UK-based project studies of tuberous sclerosis and its associated conditions.
Award programme/theme
Project grant

Action Medical Research - Research Training Fellowships [OPEN]

This Research Training Fellowship scheme allows researchers to developing their research skills in topics relevant to Action’s remit. Applications are invited from medical graduates, clinicians, bioengineers, research nurses, physiotherapists and allied health professionals who wish to develop a long-term career in academic medicine in the UK in areas relevant to child health.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

British Skin Foundation - Research Awards

The British Skin Foundation offer five types of research awards.
Award programme/theme
Research support grant
Maximum duration
N/A
Submission deadline

Fight for Sight - PhD Studentships [OPEN]

Provides a grant of up to £100,000 to support the training of a graduate student to take up a career in ophthalmic and vision research, leading to the presentation of a PhD.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

Bone Cancer Research Trust - Osteosarcoma Restricted Funding Call [OPEN]

The Bone Cancer Research Trust & Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity are funding up to £250,000 to support clinical or translational projects focused on improving outcomes for osteosarcoma patients.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
N/A
Submission deadline

Fight for Sight - Small Grants Award [OPEN]

For applicants to collect preliminary/pilot data to make research ideas more competitive when developing larger, follow-on funding applications in vision research.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year
Submission deadline

Wellcome Trust - Career Development Awards [OPEN]

This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
8 years
Submission deadline

DEBRA - Clinical Scientist Fellowships [OPEN]

These 5-year awards allow UK-registered healthcare professionals to establish themselves as independent investigators to run their own group and develop their own research interest in EB. The aim is to create future leaders in the EB field. These fellowships are available in partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Maximum duration
5 years
Submission deadline

Neonatal Update - Young Investigator Award 2024 [OPEN]

The award is aimed at young investigators transitioning to or having just achieved independent researcher status. Applicants may be clinical or non-clinical.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Submission deadline