Applications for the 2026 is now open. DEADLINE for submissions Monday, 27 July 2026.
Purpose of award – to fund translational and clinical research or innovative service delivery projects in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes
Each year the BSPED offers a limited number of small project grants to its members. This year, these grants are intended to:
- Promote and support academic research by its members by providing funding to:
- Obtain preliminary data which will support an external funding application
- Conduct a small project
- Purchase equipment to support a research project
- Promote and support surveys of rare diseases
- Promote and support surveys of clinical innovations
- Promote and support educational projects
Applications under the remit of 2, 3 or 4 above must have the potential to change practice in paediatric endocrinology and/or diabetes. This work may benefit patients and families, other health care professionals, schools or other relevant groups. Successful applications are expected to include evidence of input from patients and the public and plans to evaluate the impact of the tool. Proposals that encompass a national survey should clearly demonstrate the clinical question or the problem to be addressed.
This year there will be two BSPED Research and Innovation Awards, one for a clinical research project and one for a basic science research project, both granted up to a maximum of £15,000. The total amount for each grant can be allocated to one recipient or split between 2 or more projects.
Application and judging process
- Application form to be completed and submitted to the BSPED Office by Monday, 27 July 2026.
- The entries will be judged by a marking panel and the Awards Committee.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and not subject to appeal.
- Please note the conditions of the grant on the application form.
- If you have any questions before submitting your application, please contact the BSPED office.
DEADLINE for submissions Monday, 27 July 2026.