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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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Epilepsy Research UK - Emerging Leader Fellowship Award

https://epilepsyresearch.org.uk/emerging-leader/
Fellowship awards provide research funding for epilepsy researchers planning to develop a track record in epilepsy research and seeking to transition into research leadership.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
1-4 years
Submission deadline

Epilepsy Research UK - Fellowship

To support research fellowship projects into the causes, treatment, prevention and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
4 years

ERUK & Young Epilepsy - Fellowship Award

https://epilepsyresearch.org.uk/young-epilepsy-fellowship/
Fellowship awards provide research funding for epilepsy researchers planning to develop a track record in paediatric epilepsy research and seeking to transition into research leadership. Funds will cover the Fellow’s salary, support staff costs, and project running costs.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
1-4 years
Submission deadline

Health Foundation - efficiency research programme

The programme aims to research ideas on the new ways of thinking that generate new knowledge with a focus on productivity and retention within the health care workforce.
Award programme/theme
Programme grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3-5 years

Health Foundation - Fellowships

https://www.health.org.uk/funding-and-partnerships/fellowships
Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years

Health Foundation - Research Projects

Fund research and policy analysis work to shine a light on how to make successful change happen within the healthcare sector
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000

JDRF - Novel Immune Strategies to Enhance Beta Cell Replacement Therapies for T1D

https://jdrf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BCR-Immune-Engineering-RFA_Final…
Despite significant progress in the development of alternative renewable sources of insulin producing cells to overcome the shortage of donor tissue, major scientific and technical challenges in overcoming recurring autoimmunity and allogeneic immune rejection remain which must be addressed before beta cell replacement can be widely implemented as a cure for established T1D. The reliance on systemic administration of immunosuppressive drugs to protect the cell graft from the recipient’s immune r...
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Submission deadline

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)

Funds health, public health and social care research covering a wide range of health service challenges. The aim of the programme is to fund topics and research methodologies that increase the effectiveness of NHS services, provide value for money and benefit patients.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years

Rosetrees Trust - Interdisciplinary Award

https://rosetreestrust.co.uk/interdisciplinary-award-applications/
Aims to foster innovative research that is at the interface between disciplines – these may seem very different, but have potential common interests that need to be developed.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

The Big Lottery - Empowering Young People (NI)

To fund projects that will build the skills and capabilities of young people to better face challenges in their lives.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3-5 years