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 Brain Tumour Charity - Quest for Cures

Funding for collaborative discovery teams with transformational research ideas. The scheme aims to bring benefits to patients faster by acknowledging the importance of interdisciplinary team approaches in accelerating the understanding and translation of discoveries.
Award programme/theme
Partnership grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years

The British Scoliosis Research Foundation -  Small exploratory grant

This grant is designed specifically for new investigators who have a preliminary concept they would like to develop into a research project.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year
Submission deadline

The British Scoliosis Research Foundation - New investigation grant

Specifically targeted to new investigators, who are researching the cause of idiopathic scoliosis so as to improve quality of life for people with all types of scoliosis
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
2 years
Submission deadline

The Evie Dove Foundation

The Evie Dove Foundation raises money to help the career progression of those working in Paediatrics through training, awarding grants and bursaries to help fund tuition and maintenance fees. The Foundation will accept applications from existing paediatric professionals at any level (or those returning to paediatrics), who need help in funding education that allows them to progress their Paediatric Career.
Funding amount range
Under £50,000

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Small Grants

The aim of the small grants is to enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork.
Award programme/theme
Research support grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline

The Urology Foundation - TUF Smaller Research Projects Fund

TUF will fund projects for patient benefit that seek to improve services and treatments and communications with patients and carers. The outcomes of the study must be measured and evaluated and demonstrate improved care and wellbeing of patients.
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline

Versus Arthritis - Priorities in Clinical Studies

Seeking applications for clinical research focused on priority areas defined in the strategies put forward by the previous Clinical Study Groups, those of RheumaMap and the priorities set by the NIHR's James Lind Priority Setting Partnerships, where they are relevant to Versus Arthritis.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years

Versus Arthritis - Senior Research Fellowship

Awarded to outstanding medical, veterinary, nurse and allied health professional or science graduates committed to a research career in any discipline relevant to arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years

Versus Arthritis - Starter Grants

Provides funding to enable research active clinical lecturers to pursue their research work, gather preliminary data and so further strengthen their applications for longer term fellowships and funding.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
2 years

Wellcome Trust - Investigator Award

Supports researchers to address the most important questions of relevance to human and animal health and disease.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
7 years