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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 Lottery Community Fund - Funding Programmes (Various)

These programmes fund projects that seek to build the skills and capabilities of young people.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3-5 years

Scoliosis Support & Research - New Investigation Grant [OPEN]

https://ssr.org.uk/research/research-grants/#:~:text=Research%20grants%20%2D%20…
These investigation grants are for new investigators researching the cause of idiopathic scoliosis. Research carried out with this grant should seek 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

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Main Grant [OPEN]

The Sir Halley Stewart Trust are a grant-making charity supporting innovative and pioneering social, medical and religious projects, for the prevention of human suffering. These multi-year grants are normally given in the form of a salary contribution or to fund an entire project.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Small Grant [OPEN]

https://www.sirhalleystewart.org.uk/apply-for-funding/small-grants-programme/
The Sir Halley Stewart Trust are a grant-making charity supporting innovative and pioneering social, medical and religious projects, for the prevention of human suffering. These grants are usually aimed at small scoping or pilot projects that are capable of clinical application within five to ten years.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000

The Curriers' Company Millennium Bursary

https://www.curriers.co.uk/charity/millennium-healthcare-bursary
The Curriers' Company established a Bursary in 2000 for a qualified and established primary healthcare professional to carry out research or personal study into ways of improving health outcomes in areas of London where the population face significant health challenges. Applications are welcome from a wide range of healthcare professionals delivering health or social care in London. Past applicants include GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Mental Health Workers, Pharmacists, Therapists and Ophthalmologi...
Award programme/theme
Research support grant
Maximum duration
31 March 2026

The Evie Dove Foundation - Career Progression Grants [OPEN]

https://theeviedovefoundation.org/applications/
The Evie Dove Foundation raise money to help with the career progression of those working in paediatrics. The Foundation accept applications from existing or returning paediatric professionals at any level.
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
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