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We promote high quality research, support the development of paediatric researchers and contribute directly to the evidence base. Let's share our expertise, collaborate with others and promote the evidence to drive forward improvements in child health.
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Academic training

All trainee paediatricians must attain research competencies. But, those who undertake academic training have unique opportunities to develop skills and undertake original research - while gaining full accreditation as a paediatrician.
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Trainee Research Network

We want more opportunities for trainees to carry out child health research. This network facilitates collaborative working across the UK through peer support and guidance.
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Research funding opportunities

We support and promote paediatric child health research in the UK and internationally. Search our database of current and upcoming opportunities for projects and posts.
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Research activity and reports

Project AEGIS - research project to advance equity for CYP seeking asylum and r…
Research charter - guiding principles for working with and engaging ICYP
Report - The inside story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and…
Report - Turning the tide: harnessing the power of child health research
Report - Mortality and morbidity: epilepsy
Report - NHS 111 service evaluation
Report - Epilepsy passport evaluation
Research tool - Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) for urgent and emerg…

Committees and groups

Medicines Committee
UK Child Health Research Collaboration
Research Consultation committee
BPSU

Training and awards

Academic toolkit
Guide - Training in research
BPSU Sir Peter Tizard research bursary
Donald Paterson award - for best article on paediatrics
Denney award - for best article on paediatric rare disease research
RCPCH-Newlife Clinical Research Fellowship Award
RCPCH-NIHR PIER award - for patient engagement in research
Dr Simon Newell award - for outstanding young medical research worker

News on research activities

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Dr Sarah Leiter and Dr Angus Hodder
Blog
12 November 2026

One year on: an interview with winners of our 2025 Outstanding Publication Award

The Outstanding Publication Award recognises the best article on any subject related to paediatrics that has been published or accepted for publication within the previous two years. We caught up with the 2025 winners Dr Sarah Leiter and Dr Angus Hodder to learn more about their research progress, r...
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Podcast
21 October 2026

Building Capacity 3: Critical appraisal and publishing - podcast

In the third and final episode of Building Capacity: Past, Present and Future, Dr Leila Ellis of the Trainee Research Network is joined by Dr Nick Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Archives of Disease in Childhood, to explore critical appraisal, peer review and the publication process.

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