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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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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 - Project Grants [OPEN]

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

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity - Lift Off Grants: Patient-Focussed Research [OPEN]

These Lift Off Grants are intended to support the first step for a new research question in an area of rare or complex paediatric disease. These grants provide seed funding, allowing initial data collection that will take research into the next stage and strengthen future applications for larger project grants. The Patient-Focussed stream will be open to applications for projects where the hospital and its patient population are the focus for data generation and collection.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Submission deadline

Kidney Research UK - Alport Research Hub Project Grant [OPEN]

In partnership with the Stoneygate Trust, Kidney Research UK have established a UK hub for Alport syndrome research dedicated to the study and treatment of Alport syndrome. The funders expect to enhance the existing collaborative network and raise the profile of Alport research within the UK and internationally.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Submission deadline

Medical Research Foundation - Cancer Pain Clinical Fellowships [OPEN]

The Medical Research Foundation are inviting applications from clinicians who have the potential to be the research leaders of the future, to support research that will increase understanding of the disease mechanisms underlying Cancer Pain. Researchers whose work may lead to better understanding of prevention, treatment or management of cancer pain are welcome to apply.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

Medical Research Foundation - Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF) in Adolescent Dermatology [OPEN]

The Medical Research Foundation are inviting applications from clinicians who have the potential to be the research leaders of the future, to support research that will increase understanding of adolescent skin disorders and their treatment. Researchers whose work may lead to better understanding of prevention, treatment or management of these disorders are welcome to apply.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) - Fellowship Award [OPEN]

The goal of this fellowship award is to stimulate basic or clinical research that utilises advanced techniques and methods to improve the health of children by prevention or management of infectious diseases.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Submission deadline