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My experience applying to paediatrics, with tips

21 October 2024

Dr Samar Al-Shamaa shares her positive experience applying for paediatric training. With applications opening this month, take a look to get insight into the application process and tips for the interview!

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RCPCH responds to Children’s Commissioner’s report on waiting times for neurodevelopmental conditions

18 October 2024

This report, using the Children’s Commissioner’s legislative powers, provides new insights into waiting times for children with neurodevelopmental conditions in community health and mental health services in England.

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BPSU study - Rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation, hypothalamic dysfunction and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD)

Surveillance of Rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation, hypothalamic dysfunction and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) is to commence in November 2024 led by Dr Katherine Hawton. The study will help to estimate how many children have ROHHAD, understand more about the condition and how it is being m...

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SAS Careers stories – Supporting career changes

17 October 2024

As part of our SAS Careers series, two members share their experience of supporting and navigating career change. Alice and Liz work together in York Hospital and reflect on supporting Alice to transition into a SAS role when leaving training.

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Child health and climate change episode 3: Nepal

16 October 2024

In this final episode of our podcast series on the changing climate, this mountainous country is seeing extreme temperature fluctuations, landslides and air pollution, endangering communities and impacting healthcare. But, there are some lessons around adaptation, as our guests who work or have volu...

Wellcome Trust - Early-Career Awards [OPEN]

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/early-career-awards

This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. By the end of the award, researchers will be ready to lead their own programme.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£250,001 to £500,000

Maximum duration

5 years

Submission deadline

25 February 2025

Wellcome Trust - Climate and Mental Health Award [OPEN]

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/heat-and-mental-health-award

This award funds projects that study how heat can cause anxiety, depression and psychosis in the most affected groups globally.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Over £500,000

Maximum duration

5 years

Submission deadline

31 January 2024

Wellcome Trust - Mental Health Award [CLOSED]

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/digital-mental-health-interventions

This call funds research that will lead to reductions in symptom(s) and/or functional impairments related to anxiety, depression or psychosis.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Over £500,000

Maximum duration

5 years

Submission deadline

5 December 2024

Wellcome Trust - Discovery Awards [OPEN]

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards

This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to investigate human life, health and wellbeing.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Over £500,000

Maximum duration

8 years

Submission deadline

3 April 2025

Wellcome Trust - Career Development Awards [OPEN]

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/career-development-awards

This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£100,001 to £250,000

Maximum duration

8 years

Submission deadline

24 July 2025