Call for Applications: Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity Project Grant
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is backing bold ideas to improve care for children and young people. Apply for up to £50,000 to support a research project before Monday 17th November.
Projects should align with the South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) themes:
- Rare disease
- Child health technologies
- Health inequalities
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Child welfare and safeguarding
- Co-production and voice of the child
Research should also align with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and the 3 strategic shifts, moving care from hospital to community, sickness to prevention, and analogue to digital.
What are we looking for?
Applicants must demonstrate that their work will benefit Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, provide scientific progress, help improve the lives of young people and families, and lead to a defined research output.
New and early career researchers are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply
For more information about the application process and eligibility criteria, please download the application guidance and form using the link below.
To apply, email your full application to scn-tr.research.governance@nhs.net and include protocol template, Gantt chart, peer review, lead investigator CV, costings, sponsorship form, finance and care group sign-off, MEMG form, and mentorship evidence.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr Gillian Gatenby (0114 305 3219) or Elizabeth Philpots (Elizabeth.Philpots@nhs.net).
Applications are open until Monday 17th November at 12pm.