Oncology
Paediatric oncologists have specialist expertise in managing children with cancer - find out more about this sub-specialty.
Course
How to Manage: Advanced palliative care planning
03 April 2019
London
This course will enable you to develop an approach to advanced care planning for life-limited and life-threatened children and young people.
News
Explore the latest ideas from innovators in paediatrics
6 December 2018
A new feature for our 2019 RCPCH Conference and exhibition, these talks will showcase the latest ideas and discoveries in child health.
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
News
Tackling childhood cancer in developing countries
9 April 2018
One medical success story is increased cure rates for many childhood cancers - but this advance has only been in high income countries. We feature Tim Eden, founder of World Child Cancer.
Document
Apply for sub-specialty training (NTN grid) - guidance
At Level 3 of training (ST6-8), paediatric trainees may sub-specialise in a specific area of paediatrics. Those who complete an approved programme of sub-specialist training are eligible to enter on the GMC Specialist Register as a Paediatrician with a sub-specialty. This is also known as NTN Grid.
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World Cancer Research Fund - programme grants
Focuses on specific research topics that have been identified as areas of high priority for the World Cancer Research Fund network.
Award programme/theme
Programme grant
World Cancer Research Fund - programme grants
Funds research studies exploring the link between diet, nutrition, body composition, physical activity and cancer prevention and survival.
Award programme/theme
Programme grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
4 years
The Wolfson Foundation - Project Grants
Grants are generally given for capital infrastructure (new build, refurbishment and equipment) supporting excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health and disability, education and the arts and humanities.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Submission deadline