Child Health Research CIO
Could Child Health Research CIO fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £63,000 – £75,000
- Where they fund
- London, UK
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
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ucl.ac.ukAbout Child Health Research CIO
Child Health Research CIO is a UK charity established in 2013 following the merger of three legacy funds, dedicated to advancing child health and lifelong wellbeing through pioneering research. Working closely with UCL's Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, the charity funds research into children's health, prenatal development and the factors that influence them, alongside education through teaching, training and public engagement. Its governance brings together trustees from the Institute, Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL, reflecting values of scientific rigour, innovation and strategic collaboration.
What Child Health Research CIO funds
The charity supports PhD studentships and project grants in thematic areas including developmental biology, genetics, paediatric surgery, epilepsy and translational medicine, targeting early-career researchers and clinicians to improve outcomes for children and young people. Funding enables postgraduate training at leading institutions, primarily the Institute of Child Health, but with reach extending nationally and internationally. What makes the charity distinctive is its exclusive focus on high-impact child health research capacity-building, anchored by a London hub and elite paediatric partnerships.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are academic institutions and researchers, especially those affiliated with UCL's Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. Individuals apply for studentships via supervisor-selected projects. No income thresholds apply, but awards favour established research infrastructure. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; support is directed through annual PhD competitions and project grants.
What Child Health Research CIO doesn't fund
The charity does not fund core running costs, service delivery, advocacy or non-research activities. It does not offer rolling or general grants, and does not accept unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
Funding is directed through annual PhD competitions and project grants, supporting early-career researchers and clinicians. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; support is offered through structured programmes rather than open calls.
How much does Child Health Research CIO give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Child Health Research CIO
Child Health Research CIO takes applications via online form.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Child Health Research CIO provide?
Child Health Research CIO typically provides grants of £63,000 - £75,000.
Where does Child Health Research CIO fund charities?
Child Health Research CIO funds charities operating in London, UK.
Does Child Health Research CIO accept unsolicited applications?
Child Health Research CIO accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Child Health Research CIO?
Child Health Research CIO takes applications via online form. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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