Research

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Science and Research: 2027-30

Closing date

19 October 2026

We are recruiting our next VP to lead the College's strategy on science and research. This senior role is pivotal in helping improve the environment of child health research and quality improvement initiatives across the UK, and further develop our resources for members and the wider workforce. You ...

Clinical guidelines and standards

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Project AEGIS : Advancing Equity for Children and Young People Seeking Asylum and Refugees - A Blueprint for Generalisable Interventions, and resources

Project AEGIS used an innovative, mixed methods research approach to answer critical questions about the health, education and social care outcomes of children and young people seeking asylum and refugees (CYPSAR). Our report, published in summer 2026, presents the findings and identifies five p...

Community child health

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Announcing the launch of the 2026 Research Awards and celebrating the 2025 winners

8 October 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Research Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to paediatric research. As we open applications for the 2026 awards, we also take a moment to celebrate the exceptional winners of the 2025 Research Awards.

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Understanding participation in child health research - complete our survey

6 October 2025

We want to hear from paediatricians across all grades. Our survey takes just two minutes to complete and your responses will help us to understand participation in child health research and any potential barriers - supporting a stronger future for child health.

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Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

27 October 2026

Join our free monthly seminar series for paediatric residents, offering practical insights into child health research. Each 45-minute session supports Progress+ curriculum goals and is designed to build confidence in research.

Paediatric careers

Quality improvement

Research

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Denney Award - applications now open

This award is presented to an outstanding medically-qualified research worker for the best article related to paediatric rare disease research. Applications for the 2027 Denney Award are now open until 1 December 2026 at 23:59.

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Rare disease

Fellowships, awards and prizes

Research

RCPCH Conference

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Trainee voices on building safer care for children - patient safety spotlight

28 August 2025

In this blog, eight paediatricians in training and four aspiring paediatricians — from medical students to senior registrars — share their perspectives on paediatric safety, reflecting on five key areas.

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Grand Round webinars 2026-27

25 September 2026

Our fortnightly series of free webinars replicates the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals, bringing high-quality medical education to paediatricians and child health professionals across the UK. Each 60-minute webinar features expert-led presentations on clinical and professional paedi...

Continuing professional development

Public health

Research

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Latest TRN activities… what have the TRN been up to so far in 2025?

28 July 2025

We reflect on some of the RCPCH Trainee Research Network (TRN) activities which have taken place during the first 6 months of the year and Dr Eva Wooding and Dr Fran Callaghan (Co-Chairs of the RCPCH Trainee Research Network) share their highlights from the year so far.

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Annual Impact Review 2024

We are delighted to share our review of 2024 across all operational areas, including the devolved nations and internationally. Hear what our senior leaders have to say, view our year in numbers or read about how our work in advocacy and engagement is helping shape the future of paediatric care.

Digital health

Engaging children and young people