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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
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ-Newlife Clinical Research Fellowship Award
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ-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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Steve Turner ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2024
President's update
10 February 2026

Research, advocacy and learning - President’s update

This update explores how you can get started in research and the growing support available through ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ networks and partnerships. Alongside research opportunities, President Professor Steve Turner shares highlights from our latest learning resources, sustainability work and advocacy activity acros...