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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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British Pain Society - Clulow Research Grant

https://www.britishpainsociety.org/for-members/grants-and-awards/
Awarded for a research proposal, which may be in any field of pain research. Priority will be given to projects addressing the causes and the treatments of pain.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000

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

The Lister Institute - Research Prizes

https://www.lister-institute.org.uk/how-to-apply/
Funds tenured and non-tenured researchers, clinicians and non-clinicians to undertake high quality biomedical research and has no priority diseases or restrictions on the research area supported.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
5 years
Submission deadline