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Medical Research Foundation - Cancer Pain Clinical Fellowships [OPEN]

https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/cancer-pain

The Medical Research Foundation are inviting applications from clinicians who have the potential to be the research leaders of the future, to support research that will increase understanding of the disease mechanisms underlying Cancer Pain. Researchers whose work may lead to better understanding of prevention, treatment or management of cancer pain are welcome to apply.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

Funding amount range

£50,001 to £100,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

3 September 2025

Medical Research Foundation - Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF) in Adolescent Dermatology [OPEN]

https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/adolescent-dermatology-fund…

The Medical Research Foundation are inviting applications from clinicians who have the potential to be the research leaders of the future, to support research that will increase understanding of adolescent skin disorders and their treatment. Researchers whose work may lead to better understanding of prevention, treatment or management of these disorders are welcome to apply.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

Funding amount range

£50,001 to £100,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

3 September 2025

Medical Research Foundation - 2025 Emerging Leaders Prize [OPEN]

https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/2025-emerging-leaders-prize

The Medical Research Foundation are inviting applications from outstanding UK-based researchers who are making an impact in children and/or young people’s mental health research, and have demonstrated their potential to be research leaders of the future.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£250,001 to £500,000

Submission deadline

17 April 2025

News

RCPCH statement on Thirlwall Inquiry closing statements

19 March 2025

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.

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RCPCH responds to Northern Ireland’s 2023 Core Health Tables

18 March 2025

On 13 March 2025, the Northern Ireland Director of Public Health published the Core Health Tables 2023 which details demographic information such as births, deaths, childhood immunisation rates and infectious diseases.

Event

RCPCH Conference 2026 - registration now open

11 May 2026

Birmingham

Next year's three-day conference will feature fantastic keynote speakers, presentations, posters and workshops on a wide range of child health topics. Our theme is 'Celebrating RCPCH at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Future'.

RCPCH Conference

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Join us in Glasgow for Annual Conference, changes at NHSE & your input on website changes - President's update

14 March 2025

The College Conference in Glasgow is just around the corner, with over 1,600 delegates already registered. This update reflects on the history of College meetings, including the 1934 conference, and how things have evolved since then.

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Milestones magazine for members – spring 2025, 'Healthy connections'

13 March 2025

This issue explores the power of coming together, urging health professionals to support children and young people to step away from their screens and exploring how a ‘pro-play mindset’ can momentarily transform a hospital ward into a space of joy, agency and self-expression.

Document

Paediatric and child health advanced practice area specific capability and curriculum framework (PCHCF)

Advanced practice (AP) healthcare professionals are an established, vital and growing part of the NHS workforce, playing a crucial role in addressing the challenges of the future. It is imperative that the education and training of those APs who care for infants, children, and young people meet ...

Paediatric careers

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An interview with Dr Maanasa Polubothu, winner of the Simon Newell Award 2024

11 March 2025

Each year, with support from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity we offer the Dr Simon Newell Early Independent Researcher Award for excellence in research. Awarding £2,000 to one independent researcher in paediatrics.