Infectious diseases

A paediatric allergy, immunology and infectious diseases (PAIID) specialist is a clinician who works across all paediatric age groups to investigate, diagnose and manage infectious, immunological and allergic disorders - find out more about this sub-specialty.

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BPSU study - Congenital Zika syndrome

Surveillance of congenital Zika syndrome in infants under and including six months of age in the UK and Ireland commenced in April 2016. This study aimed to identify all babies with microcephaly or neurological abnormalities born in the UK and Ireland to mothers who have travelled to countries with ...
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Paediatric sub-specialty training - application guidance

In the UK paediatric training programme, it is possible to sub-specialise during specialty level training (ST5-ST7). Applications are made through a competitive recruitment process. Those who complete an approved programme of sub-specialty training are eligible to enter the GMC (General Medical C...

The Henry Smith Charity - Improving Lives Grants [CLOSED]

Grants for small- and medium-sized organisations in the UK to support their projects and running costs.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years

National Lottery Community Fund - Funding Programmes (Various)

These programmes fund projects that seek to build the skills and capabilities of young people.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3-5 years

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Main Grant [OPEN]

The Sir Halley Stewart Trust are a grant-making charity supporting innovative and pioneering social, medical and religious projects, for the prevention of human suffering. These multi-year grants are normally given in the form of a salary contribution or to fund an entire project.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years

Rosetrees Trust - Project Grants [CLOSED]

Funds translational research that will lead to major advances in medical treatment. Priority will be given to projects addressing a key clinical need and have a good chance of being developed further towards clinical translation and patient benefit.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline

Meningitis Research Foundation - Research Grants [CLOSED]

Supports high-quality and innovative research into the prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
3 years