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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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Brain Research UK - PhD studentships

https://www.brainresearchuk.org.uk/phd-studentship-call-2019/
Intended to enable outstanding graduates to gain the necessary skills and training to set them on course for the development of an independent career in one of their three priority research areas, or to support clinicians entering a clinical academic career pathway focused on one of these areas.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
4 years

Medical Research Council (MRC) - Career Development Award (CDA)

Supports talented non-clinical post-doctoral researchers to lead their own research plans and establish their own research team to make the transition from post-doctoral researcher to independent investigator.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Maximum duration
5 years

Migrane Trust - PhD Studentship Award

https://www.migrainetrust.org/finding-a-cure/our-research/research-grants/
Funds research that advances knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of migraine, advances migraine diagnosis, treatment and prevention and actively involves the public, especially patients and those around them.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support

Multiple Sclerosis Society- PhD Studentship

https://www.mssociety.org.uk/research/for-researchers/funding
Designed to encourage the best science graduates to embark on a research career in MS.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
3 years

Tuberous Sclerosis Association - PhD Studentship

Intended for postgraduates of high academic calibre working alongside academics with a track record in research within the field of tuberous sclerosis.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Maximum duration
3 years