The latest issue of your Milestones magazine explores how health professionals can come together to support children and young people – from navigating screen time to adopting a pro-play mindset.
Our current volunteering opportunities are on CSACs, SAS Committee and Less Than Full Time Network. Plus a Senior Theory Examiner, Trainee Reps and two Member Trustees. Apply by Monday 14 July at 12:00!
We have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why.
Covering the next three years and with four strategic goals, our strategy aims to meet our members' priorities to support their working lives and be a powerful advocate for children and young people.
Our resources, co-produced with children, young people and families, explain how services can create a listening culture, with easy-to use communication cards, case studies and tips to get started.
The College's scientific publication is one of the leading paediatric journals in the world. Members have free access to the online editions and can subscribe to the print editions at a significantly reduced cost.
Strengthening children’s community health services
More than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK.
As RCPCH President, Steve shares regular updates with members by email and on this website - such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.
Professor Nitin Kapur, who spoke at this year's RCPCH Conference, reflects on the implementation of Ryan’s Rule in Queensland a decade ago - as we here in the UK tentatively roll out Martha’s rule in our units.
We first called on the Government to ban disposable e-cigarettes in June 2023, and the ban as of 1 June now brings the UK one step further towards a smokefree generation. But we must not become complacent.
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
The Urology Foundation - Innovation & Research Fund [OPEN]
The Urology Foundation will fund projects up to a value of £60,000 that seek to use new, exciting, innovative approaches to address urological diseases and disorders.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Submission deadline
The Henry Smith Charity - Strengthening Communities Grants [CLOSED]
Running costs grants for small, grass roots, community-based organisations working in the most deprived areas of the UK.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Stroke Association - Lectureships [OPEN]
The Stroke Association Lectureship programme aims to address succession and sustainability in the careers of stroke researchers.
Submission deadline
Stroke Association - Postgraduate Fellowships [OPEN]
These fellowships are for graduates looking to get a postgraduate research qualification (MPhil or PhD) and plan to conduct stroke research into clinical and applied health, including social care research.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - Clinical Research Fellowship [CLOSED]
These fellowships allow qualified candidates in the UK and Ireland to undertake clinical research, leading towards a PhD, MD or equivalent. Recipients of this fellowship should seek to improve clinical outcomes for people with/at risk of lung cancer.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Submission deadline
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Data Discovery Awards [OPEN]
Data Discovery Awards provide support for research projects designed to increase understanding of MS risk factors. It is hoped these awards will provide a more combined approach to assessing someone’s risk of developing MS and will ultimately help to develop new preventative strategies.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year
Submission deadline
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Early Career Fellowships [OPEN]
Early Career Fellowships aim to attract and retain talented postdoctoral researchers who want to build a successful career in MS research. These grants provide a staged career structure and the opportunity for you to progress towards higher-level appointments.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
4 years
Submission deadline
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Catalyst Awards [OPEN]
These Catalyst Awards provide support for short-term, small-scale pilot or proof-of-concept studies, as well as ‘high-risk, high-reward’ innovative research studies.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year
Submission deadline
Medical Research Foundation - Cancer Pain Clinical Fellowships [OPEN - CLOSES SOON]
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.
