Oncology

Paediatric oncologists have specialist expertise in managing children with cancer - find out more about this sub-specialty.

News

RCPCH responds to new research linking childhood weight and height to renal cancer

29 April 2019

At the European Congress on Obesity, which is being held in Glasgow this week, research will be presented about the associations between childhood body size and the risk of renal cancer. Dr Max Davie, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, responds.

News

RCPCH responds to Northern Ireland HPV extension

9 April 2019

Boys aged 12-13 in Northern Ireland are to be offered a vaccine to protect them against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers, the Department of Health has announced. RCPCH responds.

Histio UK - Histiocytic Research Call [CLOSED]

https://www.histiouk.org/research-2/

Applications are invited for studies into the histiocytic disorder Paediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. Histio UK will consider scientific and clinical research on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and clinical care of patients with Paediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

2 years

Submission deadline

1 November 2024

Health Foundation - Clinician Scientist Fellowships [CLOSED]

http://www.health.org.uk/funding-and-partnerships/fellowships/clinician-scienti…

Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

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

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...

Allergies

Community child health

Intensive care medicine

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

World Cancer Research Fund International - Regular Grant Programme [CLOSED]]

The aim of the WCRF Regular Grant Programme is to support innovative and original research into the role of diet, nutrition and physical activity in either Cancer Prevention or Cancer Survivorship.

Award programme/theme

Programme grant

Submission deadline

30 October 2024

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