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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 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 - 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

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 (award type)
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

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

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

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

European Research Council (ERC) - Advanced Grants [OPEN]

Allows exceptional established research leaders to pursue groundbreaking, high-risk projects that open new directions in their respective research fields or other domains.
Award programme/theme
Innovation award
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
3-5 years
Submission deadline

Ataxia UK - Small Grants Programme [OPEN]

Provides small grants (less than £5000) for research projects into Ataxia.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline