Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust & NIHR GOSH BRC Proof of Concept Funding: Call for Applications
Wednesday 20 August 2025
With support from the NIHR Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC) Paediatric Excellence Initiative, the NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health hosted by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to launch a Proof of Concept funding call aimed at advancing early-stage, innovative child health informatics projects.
This initiative offers seed funding to accelerate the development and initial validation of pioneering technologies in child health, aligned with the two core missions outlined in the Paediatric Excellence Initiative:
- Development and adaptation of technologies and devices to generate accurate, clinically actionable data tailored for paediatric use, enhancing diagnostic precision, monitoring, and therapeutic decision-making.
- Designing innovative care pathways that leverage remote monitoring and data-driven approaches to reduce hospital admissions and improve early intervention.
Who can apply?
Clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams across Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) partner organisations are invited to apply for Proof of Concept/Feasibility funding to drive forward transformative ideas in paediatric informatics.
Applications are now open until Tuesday 30th September at 4pm.
You can apply for up to £10,000 for projects with a duration of 12 months.
For more information about the application process and eligibility criteria, and to submit an application, please download the application guidance and form using the links below.