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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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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

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.

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 - Project Grants [OPEN]

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

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

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