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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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Tuberous Sclerosis Association - PhD Studentships [OPEN]

These studentships are intended for postgraduates of high academic calibre. Applicants should be working alongside established academics in the field of tuberous sclerosis.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Maximum duration
3 years

European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) - Small Grant Award [OPEN]

https://www.espid.org/award-details.aspx?group=awards&id=14
Small pump-priming grants to ESPID members to support research work design to produce pilot data for further external funding.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline

Academy of Medical Sciences - Springboard for Biomedical Scientists [OPEN]

This grant supports early-career researchers to undertake small research projects, helping newly independent biomedical scientists to launch their research careers.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
2 years
Submission deadline

European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) - Fellowship Award [OPEN]

https://www.espid.org/award-details.aspx?group=awards&id=25
The goal of this fellowship award is to stimulate basic or clinical research that utilises advanced techniques and methods to improve the health of children by prevention or management of infectious diseases.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Submission deadline

European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) - Infection Surveillance Research Grant [OPEN]

https://www.espid.org/award-details.aspx?group=awards&id=16
This is a new research grant by ESPID and INOPSU to support infection surveillance across two or more European countries. This grant aims to facilitate infection surveillance research in Europe by ESPID researchers.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline

Brain Research UK - Post-doctoral / Clinical PhD Fellowships [OPEN]

https://www.brainresearchuk.org.uk/phd-studentship-call-2019/
Intended to help outstanding graduates gain the necessary skills and training to set them on course for an independent career in one of their 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
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline
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