1. Home
  2. Work we do

Research activities

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.
Get updates with our Research eBulletin

COVID-19 research and surveillance

We've produced advice for paediatricians and health professionals on how to accurately collect and record data on patients with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 using existing surveillance and data collection sources in the UK.

We also have a summary of key current evidence regarding COVID-19 in children and young people. And, we reported on results on NHS England's service evaluation and audit on the care needs of children admitted to hospital. See links below.

Research evidence summaries
NHS England service evaluation and audit
Magnifying glass icon

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.
Browse opportunities
Dynamic child icon

"Remember it's about me" - Research Charter

Our Charter provides guiding principles for working with and involving infants, children and young people in research - to ensure everyone is clear on what is happening, and why research is important.​
Read our Charter
Going from start to finish icon - for guideline

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.
Explore our guidance

The inside story

Children in the UK spend more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. Our joint report with RCP reviews the science and makes recommendations.

Read our report

Research activity and reports

Report - Turning the tide: harnessing the power of child health research
Report - Mortality and morbidity: epilepsy
Service evaluation - NHS 111
Evaluation - Epilepsy passport
Research tool - Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) for urgent and emerg…
Surveillance study - Female genital mutilation (FGM) in children and young peop…

Committees and groups

Medicines Committee
UK Child Health Research Collaboration
Research Consultation committee
BPSU

Training and awards

About academic training
Our guide to training in research
Academic toolkit
Our research on education and training
BPSU Sir Peter Tizard research bursary
Donald Paterson prize - for best article on paediatrics
Lorber prize - for best scientific paper in paediatrics
RCPCH-Newlife Clinical Research Fellowship Award
RCPCH-NIHR PIER Prize - for patient engagement in research
Simon Newell Early Independent Researcher award
Trainee paediatric research network

Our latest resources about research

See all
Resource

RCPCH Conference Singapore - abstract submission guidelines

We're now inviting abstracts for this two-day online event on 6-7 March 2021, delivered in partnership with the College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Singapore. We explain how to submit your abstract, which can be made free of charge through our online portal.

Our latest news about research

All news