Academic medicine
Academic training posts offer paediatricians the opportunity to do crucial research in child health. Find out about this area
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Practical Paediatric Research Skills for All (BAPM/RCPCH)
17 May 2019
Edinburgh
This one-day workshop has been developed in partnership by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine and RCPCH. The day will provide you with an understanding of the importance of research, give you the know-how on to develop a research culture and equip you with information on how to bring a cl...
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Professor Nick Bishop, VP for Science and Research
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Abstract submissions for Adolescent Health - Coming of Age conference
Be part of an exciting programme for a new conference this autumn. We welcome abstract submissions for posters or oral presentations by 23:59, 30 April.
Event
Adolescent Health - Coming of age
18 September 2019
Ascot
We are pleased to partner with the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) to deliver this stimulating two day conference in the heart of Royal Ascot. A mix of interactive workshops and keynote talks from global experts will connect academic and clinical delegates to focus on the present a...
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Academic toolkit
If you're a paediatric trainee interested in pursuing an academic career pathway, explore this resource - from funding application checklists to tips on writing your PhD application and case studies from those already in research.
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BPSU - Annual reports
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit produces an annual report that reviews the surveillance undertaken for the previous year and provides information on upcoming studies. You can view and download the most recent annual report (2017-18), as well as those for previous years.
Health Foundation - Clinician Scientist Fellowships
Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years
Clinician Scientist Fellowships
Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years
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Visiting Fellowships in global child health - about and how to apply
Enabling leading paediatricians and paediatric nurses from low- and middle-income countries to visit UK clinical centres where they can develop their knowledge and exchange good practice. Applications were open until 12:00 (GMT), 12 November.
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BPSU surveillance - HIV infection and vertical HIV exposure
National surveillance of HIV infection and vertical HIV exposure is carried out by the National Surveillance of HIV in Pregnancy & Childhood (NSHPC) and covers all infants born to HIV positive women in the UK and Ireland, as well as all children diagnosed with HIV (regardless of country of birth) be...