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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 Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Rapid Funding Scheme (RFS)

The Rapid Funding Scheme (RFS) offers researchers the opportunity to apply for funds to conduct rapid baseline data collection, as well as other feasibility work, prior to intervention implementation, for time-limited opportunities such as a natural experiment or similar evaluations of a new public health intervention.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
6 months
Submission deadline

The British Scoliosis Research Foundation -  Small exploratory grant

http://www.bsrf.co.uk/research-grants/grant-options
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

http://www.bsrf.co.uk/research-grants/grant-options
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

Versus Arthritis - Starter Grants

https://www.versusarthritis.org/research/information-for-researchers/research-f…
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