The RCPCH Trainee Research Network has been developed to support trainees across the UK to undertake research. Find more information here.

If you're a paediatric trainee interested in pursuing an academic career pathway, explore this resource - from funding application checklists to tips on writing your PhD application and case studies from those already in research.

Paediatric trainee research network based in Manchester. Explore their website here.

LHP SPARK is a joint research service which brings together Liverpool Health Partners’ NHS and Universities research support functions to facilitate and deliver world-class health research. It acts as a Single Point of Access for Investigators and Research Teams.

ICAT is a programme of training and support, designed for clinicians undertaking academic careers. Find out more info here.

CASP Tool Checklist - provides checklists to aid critical appraisal for different study types.

Useful paper outlining the types of review and the process involved in conducting a literature review.

Articles and resources aimed to help clinicians better understand evidence-based medicine and how to integrate it into their practice. Click here to find out more.

Cochrane interactive modules - a course of self-directed learning on conducting a complete systematic review.

Cochrane handbook - a guide for conducting a systematic review.

The NIHR Alder Hey Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a state-of-the-art dedicated Clinical Research Facility based in Alder Hey. Read more about it here.

Practical advice for researchers in designing and conducting publicly funded clinical trials in the UK. Explore the website here.

PPI resources for applicants to NIHR research programmes.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is the international ethical, scientific and practical standard to which all clinical research is conducted. Information about the free GCP course can be found here. Register with NIHR learn.

The RDS provides support to health and social care researchers across England on all aspects of developing and writing a funding application, including research design, research methods, identifying funding sources and involving patients and the public. Advice is confidential and free of charge

IRAS is a single system for applying for permissions and approvals for health and social care research in the UK. The system automatically sends your project to the necessary review and approval boards, depending on the type of research being conducted. Registration and an account is required.

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. Explore the website here.

MRC offers funding opportunities. Find out more here.