Research

Event

Research Essentials Day 2026

24 September 2026

Are you a paediatric resident with little or no experience in research and would like to learn more? Join our online event. We'll cover the essentials of research, including finding mentorship, understanding different research types and data, presenting your work, opportunities to get involved and t...

Paediatric training

Research

News

Research, advocacy and learning - President’s update

10 February 2026

This update explores how you can get started in research and the growing support available through RCPCH networks and partnerships. Alongside research opportunities, President Professor Steve Turner shares highlights from our latest learning resources, sustainability work and advocacy activity acros...

The Curriers' Company Millennium Bursary

The Curriers' Company established a Bursary in 2000 for a qualified and established primary healthcare professional to carry out research or personal study into ways of improving health outcomes in areas of London where the population face significant health challenges. Applications are welcome from a wide range of healthcare professionals delivering health or social care in London. Past applicants include GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Mental Health Workers, Pharmacists, Therapists and Ophthalmologi...

Award programme/theme

Research support grant

Maximum duration

31 March 2026

Event

Trainee Research Network: National Conference

17 June 2026

Stafford

This event will bring together paediatric residents with an interest in research to build research skills, network, share learning and present high-quality research conducted across the country. It will include plenary talks, workshops, short talks and panel discussions on the theme, 'Building Capac...

Research

Document

Project AEGIS - advancing equity for children and young people seeking asylum and refugees

Project AEGIS is an innovative, multidisciplinary, mixed methods research project, with co-creation with children and young people at its centre. AEGIS aims to answer critical questions about the health, education and social care outcomes of children and young people seeking asylum and refugees (CYP...

Community child health

News

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.

News

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.

Course

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

28 April 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

This award is presented to an outstanding medically-qualified research worker for the best article related to paediatric rare disease research. Applications for the 2026 Denney Award closed on 19 December 2025 and the winner will be announced in May 2026. The next round of applications will open...

Conditions

Rare disease

Fellowships, awards and prizes

Research

RCPCH Conference

News

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.