The next Annual General Meeting will now be an online-only event on Tuesday 2 June, a few weeks after RCPCH Conference, and we'll invite all members to join us.
Volunteering is vital to our work, with over 3,000 members contributing each year. Can you help us shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare while you gain leadership, networks and invaluable professional growth?
We are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable.
An Initial Health Assessment is a statutory appointment for every child or young person entering care in the UK. Guided by eight child-led outcomes, our standards aim to improve their health and wellbeing.
Our new 'Greener paediatrics' pages give you tips, useful resources and guidance for integrating environmentally responsible practices into your everyday clinical work.
We're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
All child health professionals, no matter their role, must have knowledge and skills in safeguarding and as a designated doctor in child protection, Vicki has particular leadership experience in this area.
Measles cases are rising again in parts of the UK. Our poster reminds us to be alert to measles symptoms in children and young people and to talk to families about vaccination.
These fellowships are for graduates looking to get a postgraduate research qualification (MPhil or PhD) and plan to conduct stroke research into clinical and applied health, including social care research.
After attending the Welsh Paediatric Society spring clinical meeting, themed around social determinants of health, Dr Nick Wilkinson RCPCH Wales Officer explores what we can do to address social determinants with the patient in front of us.
These fellowships allow qualified candidates in the UK and Ireland to undertake clinical research, leading towards a PhD, MD or equivalent. Recipients of this fellowship should seek to improve clinical outcomes for people with/at risk of lung cancer.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Submission deadline
Novo Nordisk UKÂ Research Foundation - Research Grants [CLOSED]
Data Discovery Awards provide support for research projects designed to increase understanding of MS risk factors. It is hoped these awards will provide a more combined approach to assessing someone’s risk of developing MS and will ultimately help to develop new preventative strategies.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year
Submission deadline
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Early Career Fellowships [OPEN]
Early Career Fellowships aim to attract and retain talented postdoctoral researchers who want to build a successful career in MS research. These grants provide a staged career structure and the opportunity for you to progress towards higher-level appointments.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
4 years
Submission deadline
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Catalyst Awards [OPEN]
These Catalyst Awards provide support for short-term, small-scale pilot or proof-of-concept studies, as well as ‘high-risk, high-reward’ innovative research studies.